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A youth football pitch: a volunteer-led effort in Nijmegen
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a youth football pitch - we need $2,650 for materials.
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For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a youth football pitch. This year a group of 8 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Pioneer vacant lot, but no funding.
We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $610, and the remaining cost is $2,650.
It will serve about 538 people, including school children and their families. 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 $2,650 goes:
• Materials: $1,600
• Permits and inspections: $250
• Safety equipment and signage: $280
• Tools hire and delivery: $520
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Thanks for sharing this, Rick. Great idea, hope you get there. God bless.
Keep going, Rick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
best of luck, Rick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Udaipur
Thanks for sharing this, Rick. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier!
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