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A sensory garden for children with autism for the Pioneer vacant lot: help our neighbors in Los Angeles

Volunteers in Los Angeles are raising $2,350 for a sensory garden for children with autism at the Pioneer vacant lot.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States947 views
Gerald Newman
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Los Angeles
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 17 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Pioneer vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $2,350. It will serve about 173 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. 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. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $2,350 goes: • Materials: $1,150 • Permits and inspections: $280 • Safety equipment and signage: $320 • Tools hire and delivery: $600 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Gerald

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($445). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($225 in total) the plan for permits and inspections is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nusrat Dola Saha🇧🇩Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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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    Truly grateful for the support

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Amazing support system

    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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    Helped when no one else could

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  • projects like this are what make a place worth living in. My neighbor in Thủ Đức donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

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