Our Vision

Give Back.

Grow Goodness.

Cultivate Gratitude.

 
 

Greetings! I'm Jan, the visionary behind The Neighborhood Sprouts.

As a local Edgewood mom with three energetic kids, I found myself on a quest for an organization that not only enriched my children's lives but also instilled in them a sense of community service and generosity. Surprisingly, my search yielded constant dead ends, leaving me frustrated and motivated in equal measure. That's when I decided to transform my vision into reality and create The Neighborhood Sprouts.

The concept of The Neighborhood Sprouts had been brewing in my mind for years, waiting for the perfect moment to blossom. With a deep passion for community service, activism, volunteering, and fundraising, my desire to give back was coupled with a profound love for nurturing the growth of children. Drawing upon my past experience in nonprofit work, organizing community events, and my genuine affinity for working with kids, creating The Sprouts felt like a natural calling.

While I juggle various roles – a wife, employee, community activist, PTA member, animal lover, daughter, sister, friend, and self-proclaimed queso connoisseur – my favorite hat is undoubtedly my mom hat, worn loud and proud.

My primary goal as a mom is to raise children who understand the paramount importance of community involvement and the joy of giving to others. I envision a world filled with love, growth, and positive change, and the key to achieving that lies in teaching future generations about the beauty of change, growth, and compassion.

Give Back, Grow Goodness, Cultivate Gratitude is not just our tagline; it's our guiding philosophy.

Thus, my mission is clear, and my goal unwavering: to make our communities better, one Sprout at a time.

Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey.

Warm regards,

Jan O’Shaughnessy, The Neighborhood Sprouts


 
 
 
I’m always open to suggestions & I love to connect with my community. If you have any questions or want to help out, shoot me a message!

I’m always open to suggestions & I love to connect with my community. If you have any questions or want to help out, shoot me a message!