Adoption Initiative: The Green Olive Project
Adoption is a cause the My Greek Orchard owners are passionate about because of parallel childhood experiences. Both originally from Greece, Mr. Jimmy Pappas and Mr. Sam Efthimios Calloway, each made it to the United States at different ages through adoption. While the similarities of their adoption story ends there, both believe they would not be where they are today if it wasn't for the love, encouragement & support of their adopted families. Because of this, it has been a dream of the partners to donate a percentage of their earnings to a deserving family looking to adopt.
Recipients of the Green Olive Project
THE PARTIN FAMILY
2022, Louisiana
THE SMITH FAMILY
2023, South Carolina
THE BALSMEYER SISTERS
2024, Alabama
The "Green Olive" Name
You may be asking, "what do 'green olives' have to do with adoption?" Well, did you know there are no "green olive trees”? In fact, the color of an olive is usually an indication of its ripeness. As olives ripen they transform from green to light brown, to a vibrant reddish purple, and finally to the deepest, darkest black. Generally speaking, the darker the olive, the riper it was when plucked from the tree. Thus, "Green Olives" are just young olives that have not had the chance to mature yet. Likewise, a child eligible for adoption has yet to find the parents and/or family that will nurture, encourage, & support them into adulthood.