WTHR: Thriving Schools Challenge expands outside Indianapolis
The Indy Thriving Schools Challenge is now expanding across the state.
Earth Charter Indiana first brought the program to dozens of schools across Indianapolis as part of an effort to help schools go green. It's paid for through a federal grant awarded to Earth Charter Indiana last year.
"It will help address food deserts in underserved communities. It will cultivate youth leadership and it will encourage and provide for school gardens year round," said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.