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

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a sensory garden for children with autism - we need $500 for materials.

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Naveen P. Rao
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New Delhi
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 12 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Harmony bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $210, and the remaining cost is $500. It will serve about 220 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. 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 $500 goes: • Materials: $430 • Permits and inspections: $25 • Tools hire and delivery: $45 I hope life is good to you. - Naveen

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  • What exactly is the $500 for?

    • Naveen P. RaoOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. materials comes first ($430) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

    • how is Naveen doing now?

      • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

        • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Cairns but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Cairns

          • do you have the permit you could share with the moderators?

            • Naveen P. RaoOwnerAnswer

              I sent the permit in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week.

          • You're not alone. Great idea, hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

            • hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. I hope April is when things finally get easier.

              • Janhavi N. VoraQuestionAddress verified

                Is there anything that isn't money that would help Naveen?

                • Naveen P. RaoOwnerAnswer

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

              • Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

                • Good luck, Naveen. Great idea, hope you get there. All the best

                  • So sorry you're going through this, Naveen. Looking forward to the next update

                    • Sending love. Hope you get there. Love from Kilkenny!

                      • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. God bless.

                        • Howard F. WardPhoto verified

                          take care, Naveen. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up

                          • So sorry you're going through this, Naveen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Austin

                            • Rooting for you, Naveen. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 17 people at work

                              • thanks for sharing this, Naveen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                                • Sending good thoughts, Naveen. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

                                  • Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

                                    • Ryan H. ZamoraID verified

                                      Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Madurai.

                                      • Stay strong, Naveen. More neighborhoods should do this. God bless

                                        • stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                                          • Take care, Naveen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Kawasaki

                                            • Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                                              • praying for you, Naveen. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Kediri.

                                                • Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends.

                                                  • Wishing you peace, Naveen. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                                                    • Lucian IonescuPhoto verified

                                                      Hope it all works out. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

                                                      • Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Kyiv.

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                                                          Hope it all works out, Naveen. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                                                          • so sorry you're going through this. Great idea, hope you get there. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                                            • praying for you, Naveen. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Don't give up. Thinking of New Delhi.

                                                              • Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

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