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Clean streets and rivers for Anaheim: restoring the Jacaranda wetland

Help us clean and replant the Jacaranda wetland before the December planting window closes.

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Andrea E. Ramos
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Anaheim
The Jacaranda wetland has been used as an informal dump for years. This August, 41 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 151 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the district council, including native species selected by a local botanist. The area floods more each year, and fish have returned for the first time in a decade after our first cleanup. Restoring it will protect homes and bring back shade. All the labor is volunteered. We just need materials. Funds buy saplings, gloves, bags, hire of a skip, and signage. Where the $2,900 goes: • Native saplings and stakes: $1,800 • Tools and protective gear: $360 • Waste removal and skip hire: $490 • Signage and educational materials: $250 If you're reading this, thank you.
#environment#tree-planting#cleanup

Updates from Andrea

  1. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($908). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Anaheim: I made the first payment toward tools and protective gear. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $386 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “All the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Coimbatore”

Reviews

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  • Riley Whitaker🇦🇺Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Tomás E. Mora🇲🇽Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Fani Okta Kusuma🇮🇩Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Sharon N. Chapman🇬🇧Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sachin C. Chopra🇬🇧Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Changed my perspective

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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