ABOUT US
Zealous Empowering Nurturer, Incorporated (ZEN) is a nonprofit organization founded by April Booker. As a young girl, April spent time with her grandmother harvesting crops from their family garden. However, it wasn’t until the 2020 pandemic that April had the time to start a garden with her own family. The lockdown created a new hobby for her to share with her husband and children and it became both enjoyable and therapeutic. It was during this time that April discovered her hobby was a part of her purpose.
In May of 2023, we opened ZEN's Garden For The Community as Charlotte’s educational edible landscape hub—a living classroom and gathering space that supports all of ZEN’s programs.
ZEN was created to lessen food insecurities by providing the community access to a garden where they can grow their own fresh foods, become educated on the benefits of gardening, learn from one another, and build friendships. In addition, ZEN developed programs to actively promote healthy eating in the Charlotte, NC community.
Your Gift Helps Us "Grow With Purpose"
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Meet The Team
Meet The Board Of Directors
At Zealous Empowering Nurturer (ZEN), our Board of Directors is made up of passionate leaders who bring a wealth of experience in community development, education, health equity, and nonprofit governance. United by a shared commitment to ZEN’s mission of promoting healthy eating, increasing access to fresh food, and fostering healing through gardening, each board member plays a vital role in shaping our vision and guiding our growth.
Together, they provide strategic direction, ensure organizational accountability, and help cultivate partnerships that allow us to expand our impact across Charlotte and beyond. Their leadership is rooted in service, and their dedication fuels our motto: "Growing with Purpose".
