The foundation will lead efforts to transform the early learning model by focusing on leadership development, preschool teacher recruitment and retention, and behavioral health support.
The program provides interns with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to local employers and contribute to the growth of the community and economy.
Parsi lives in exile in Toronto, where he founded the International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR), which provides essential support to LGBTQ+ persons in Iran and throughout the Middle East.
The gardens has begun construction on its Living Energy Access Facility, which will house a new restaurant, expanded gift and plant shop, on-site parking and solar array.
