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

A community-led a sensory garden for children with autism at the Union community hall that will serve 332 neighbors.

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Ana H. Velasco
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Mendoza
For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 19 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Union community hall, but no funding. We have received donated soil and plants, and the remaining cost is $850. It will serve about 332 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. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $850 goes: • Materials: $630 • Permits and inspections: $45 • Safety equipment and signage: $85 • Tools hire and delivery: $90 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ana
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Updates from Ana

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($264 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 16% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Megan M. Reed

    Thanks for sharing this, Ana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Dwarka.

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