About Aspire Together

Aspire Together is a nonprofit, adaptive community garden for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our garden is a safe, welcoming space where everyone is supported, respected, and included.

From April through October, gardeners come together to grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables while building life skills, confidence, and friendships. Gardeners take part in planting, watering, harvesting, and caring for the space at their own pace, with support as needed.

Aspire Together is about more than gardening. It is about connection, choice, and belonging. We believe everyone deserves opportunities to learn, contribute, and be part of their community.

In addition to the garden, Aspire Together works to support the DD/ID community by sharing resources, building partnerships, and creating spaces where people feel valued. Our garden also includes shared features like a community produce box and little free library, encouraging giving, sharing, and connection with the wider community.

Aspire Together is hosted by Clackamas United Church of Christ and supported by volunteers, community partners, and donors who believe in inclusion and access for all.

Together, we are growing more than food — we are growing community.

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Our Mission

Building an inclusive and safe space for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to foster job and life skills, build connections, and inspire personal growth.

Founders: Rachel Mohr and Shelley Ellsworth

Community Support

Our wonderful friends that support us

Multnomah County Master Gardener Association

The Multnomah County Master Gardener Association supports Aspire Together by sharing a Master Gardener, Corinne Thomas-Kersting, who helps guide our garden.

Aspire Together hopes to grow beyond the garden by offering more programs and opportunities for connection. Our future goals include adding cooking classes, group events, and shared learning experiences that build skills and confidence.

We also plan to expand this website as a resource for provider organizations and community groups that already support the DD/ID community. By sharing programs, services, and local resources, we hope to help individuals and families find the support they need more easily.

As we grow, our focus will remain on inclusion, access, and building strong community connections—so everyone has the opportunity to learn, participate, and thrive.

This wonderful church has graciously donated the use of their property for our garden. They have also provided us with finacial donations and use of the chruch building for fundraisers.