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Let's build a community garden together in Gatineau
Volunteers in Gatineau are raising $2,550 for a community garden at the old Jacaranda bus depot.
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For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a community garden. This year a group of 11 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Jacaranda bus depot, but no funding.
We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $2,550.
It will serve about 191 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 $2,550 goes:
• Materials: $1,950
• Permits and inspections: $135
• Safety equipment and signage: $240
• Tools hire and delivery: $225
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Camille
Updates from Camille
Small update. $458 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Quick update: $784 raised so far (31%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,154 in total) I made the first payment toward tools hire and delivery. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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- Maria B. Perez 🇵🇭 · $100
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $62
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You're not alone, Camille. Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Södertälje.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Epe.
Rooting for you, Camille. This could happen to any of us. After 7 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
take care, Camille. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.