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

For three years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 16 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Harmony Primary School, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $1,250, and the remaining cost is $2,450. It will serve about 375 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in January 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 $2,450 goes: • Tools hire and delivery: $400 • Permits and inspections: $330 • Materials: $1,720 If you're reading this, thank you.