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A playground: a volunteer-led effort in Düsseldorf

Volunteers in Düsseldorf are raising $2,100 for a playground at Acacia Park.

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Sarah Johanna Kraus
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Düsseldorf
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a playground. This year a group of 19 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Acacia Park, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $2,100. It will serve about 163 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in November 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 $2,100 goes: • Materials: $1,600 • Permits and inspections: $240 • Tools hire and delivery: $260 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Sarah

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    “From my family to yours. From Cluj-Napoca with love.”

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    “Get well soon. From Arusha with love.”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Sarah all day after reading this. - Bogra”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Sarah all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Sarah all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Sarah all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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    “Only $6 but hope it helps. - Paris”

  • Rubel Nahid Bhuiyan 🇧🇩 · $15

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  • Neil G. ZamoraPhoto verified

    you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

    • Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Düsseldorf.

      • Hope it all works out, Sarah. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Pune.

        • hope it all works out, Sarah. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Düsseldorf

          • Good luck, Sarah. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best

            • Vishnu B. KurupPhoto verified

              Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Sarah. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Düsseldorf.

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