Coworkers at Christ Hospital have launched a fundraiser to support Jackson Street Farms, the urban farm in Lincoln Heights where Eddie Crossty, a father of five, spent his free time teaching children how to grow vegetables and mentoring young people.
A Lasting Legacy
Instead of sending flowers, they decided to invest in the work that mattered most to Eddie. The fundraiser, managed through the Christ Hospital Credit Union, aims to continue Eddie’s vision for the farm, including plans for a new chicken coop and expanded opportunities for children.
Eddie Crossty was shot on June 29 in a driveway near Jackson and Leggett streets in Lincoln Heights and later died from his injuries. A juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated murder, murder, and two counts of felonious assault.
At Christ Hospital, coworkers say Eddie’s impact reached far beyond his job title as supervisor of environmental services. He was known for greeting everyone with a smile, leading by example, and making people feel welcome.
The outpouring of support from coworkers comes as no surprise, as Eddie touched lives both inside the hospital and throughout the community. The donation account will remain open through Labor Day, with all proceeds benefiting Jackson Street Farm.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
