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Real progress came with the community-led purchase of defaulted houses. These properties serve as transitional homes for interns and residents working to rebuild their lives. This initiative not only provides stability but also demonstrates that when individuals are empowered and supported, they can transcend their circumstances and reach for new heights.
The farm’s broader philosophy emphasizes that success often stems from perseverance through failure. Many of the initiatives they embarked on experienced setbacks, but the resilience and unwavering commitment of the team kept their vision alive. They believe that empowering individuals and fixing community problems at their roots can enable people to "shoot off" towards their dreams.