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

For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 25 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Liberty bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $420, and the remaining cost is $3,650. It will serve about 317 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in December 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 $3,650 goes: • Materials: $3,000 • Permits and inspections: $175 • Tools hire and delivery: $475 Every share and every dollar helps. - Declan