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A sensory garden for children with autism: a volunteer-led effort in Buffalo

A community-led a sensory garden for children with autism at the old Acacia bus depot that will serve 135 neighbors.

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Frank R. Chambers
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Buffalo
For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 24 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Acacia bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $4,300. It will serve about 135 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $4,300 goes: • Materials: $3,350 • Permits and inspections: $370 • Safety equipment and signage: $120 • Tools hire and delivery: $460 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Frank
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Updates from Frank

  1. Small update. $855 so far, I made the first payment toward permits and inspections.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 10 of you. I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $575 raised so far (13%). the plan for permits and inspections is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Anong Rungnapa Rattanakorn

    Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Albuquerque.

    • Adnan Zeeshan Baig

      Stay strong, Frank. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

      • Rohan F. Singh

        Thinking of you and your family, Frank. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Buffalo.

        • Kamau Wafula MusyokaPhoto verified

          Wishing you the best. More neighborhoods should do this. Sent it to 38 people at work.

          • Helene Koch

            Good luck. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

            $1,503.50 raised of $4,300

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