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A youth football pitch: a volunteer-led effort in Vancouver
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a youth football pitch - we need $4,600 for materials.
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For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a youth football pitch. This year a group of 21 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Maple vacant lot, but no funding.
We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $4,600.
It will serve about 442 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in November 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 $4,600 goes:
• Materials: $3,550
• Permits and inspections: $300
• Safety equipment and signage: $240
• Tools hire and delivery: $510
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- Zoey
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Small update. $390 so far, I made the first payment toward tools hire and delivery. - Zoey
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You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Vancouver.
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Vancouver.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Love from Gold Coast.
take care, Zoey. Hope you get there. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Zoey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Sending good thoughts. Great idea, hope you get there. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.