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

Volunteers in Turin are raising $1,000 for a sensory garden for children with autism at the Sycamore community hall.

🇮🇹 Turin, Piedmont, Italy555 views
Pietro Francesco Conti
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Turin
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 28 volunteers, including local mothers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Sycamore community hall, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $790, and the remaining cost is $1,000. It will serve about 545 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in September 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 $1,000 goes: • Permits and inspections: $105 • Materials: $640 • Safety equipment and signage: $255 If you're reading this, thank you.
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    Made a real difference

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Truly grateful for the support

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

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Leo N. George

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Mbale donated after I showed her your page

    • Mukasa Wekesa HamisiQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pietro

      • Pietro Francesco ContiOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is permits and inspections, $105. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

    • Daniel N. Andrews

      Sending love, Pietro. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted!

      • Shota SaitoPhoto verified

        Praying for you, Pietro. Hope you get there.

        • Sharmin Shefali Akter

          Hang in there, Pietro. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Santos so I could bring a meal.

          • Nadeem Haider Hanif

            Sending strength, Pietro. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. All the best.

            • Huy Bảo Tieu

              Sending good thoughts, Pietro. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Vadodara.

              • Olivia G. Thomas

                Stay strong. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Guarulhos donated after I showed her your page

                • Gabriella Valentina Longo

                  You're not alone, Pietro. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                  • Caroline F. Harrison

                    Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Love from Arusha

                    • Fiifi Eric Fuseini

                      Rooting for you, Pietro. More neighborhoods should do this. I hope September is when things finally get easier

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