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A playground for Harmony Park: help our neighbors in Ankara

A community-led a playground at Harmony Park that will serve 579 neighbors.

🇹🇷 Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye1,450 views
Derya Zeynep Altun
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Ankara
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a playground. This year a group of 29 volunteers, including local mothers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Harmony Park, but no funding. We have received donated soil and plants, and the remaining cost is $800. It will serve about 579 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in January 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 $800 goes: • Materials: $670 • Safety equipment and signage: $50 • Permits and inspections: $80 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Derya

  1. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($310). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for materials is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $205 so far, I made the first payment toward materials.

  • Luís Samuel Marques 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Vikash G. Cele 🇿🇦 · $5
  • Colton N. Stephens 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Derya all day after reading this.”

  • Alexandra L. Padilla 🇨🇦 · $73

    “Only $73 but hope it helps. - Brandon”

  • Kai P. Pierce 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Rashid Idris Tawfik 🇪🇬 · $100

    “Blessings. Thought of Derya all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Lisa Tess Hoekstra 🇳🇱 · $100
  • Leah J. Howell 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $50
  • Arturo F. Robles 🇦🇷 · $10
  • Simone Valerio Mancini 🇮🇹 · $5

    “Best of luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Verona”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Grand Rapids”

  • Tatiana Lyudmila Kuznetsov 🇺🇦 · $10
  • Natalia H. Guerrero 🇲🇽 · $10
  • Rohit T. Thevar 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Anne Isa Bos 🇳🇱 · $50

    “You got this. Thought of Derya all day after reading this.”

  • Tim Zimmermann 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Ibrahim Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Liam B. Howell 🇨🇦 · $50

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  • Cherry M. Concepcion🇵🇭Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Adalynn Carroll🇺🇸Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Zara Shazia Hanif🇵🇰Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Thinking of you, Derya. Hope this works out for you

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ankara.

      • Stay strong, Derya. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

        • Thinking of you, Derya. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

          • sending love. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Saint Petersburg.

            • Hope this works out for you. After 13 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Ankara

              • Thinking of you. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Gwangju.

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