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A rainwater harvesting system: a volunteer-led effort in Syracuse

A community-led a rainwater harvesting system at the Maple vacant lot that will serve 278 neighbors.

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Leonardo N. Hopkins
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Syracuse
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 20 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Maple vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $330, and the remaining cost is $2,900. It will serve about 278 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in April 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. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $2,900 goes: • Safety equipment and signage: $110 • Materials: $2,400 • Tools hire and delivery: $390 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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  • How is Leonardo doing now?

    • Riley C. SimpsonID verified

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Las Cruces so I could bring a meal. Blessings

      • Elena RyanQuestion

        what's already covered and what's the $2,900 for?

        • Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from San Antonio!

          • Sending strength. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer.

            • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

              • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Syracuse

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