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A community garden: a volunteer-led effort in Novosibirsk

A community-led a community garden at the Liberty community hall that will serve 279 neighbors.

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Evgeny Alexei Polishchuk
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Novosibirsk
For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a community garden. This year a group of 27 volunteers, including local mothers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Liberty community hall, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $1,250. It will serve about 279 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in February and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $1,250 goes: • Materials: $1,050 • Permits and inspections: $45 • Safety equipment and signage: $55 • Tools hire and delivery: $100 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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    “Stay strong. Hope the February deadline works out. - Durgapur”

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  • Jaxon RyanAddress verified

    So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Novosibirsk.

    • Ayaka TamuraQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Novosibirsk!

      • Evgeny Alexei PolishchukOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Novosibirsk I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Lorenzo E. Delgado

      Thanks for sharing this, Evgeny. Hope you get there. God bless.

      • Harold B. Taylor

        Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Derry

        • Pradeep H. Mohan

          you're not alone, Evgeny. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless!

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