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Restoring the Sycamore riverbank: a volunteer-led project in Moscow

Help us clean and replant the Sycamore riverbank before the October planting window closes.

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Oleksandr Danylo Orlov
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Moscow
The Sycamore riverbank has been used as an informal dump for years. This August, 90 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 90 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the city parks department, 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 $450 goes: โ€ข Native saplings and stakes: $240 โ€ข Tools and protective gear: $70 โ€ข Waste removal and skip hire: $105 โ€ข Signage and educational materials: $35 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Oleksandr

  1. 63% there. the plan for native saplings and stakes is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($60 in total) the plan for native saplings and stakes is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $35 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Oliver A. Gill ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œWish I could do more. Thought of Oleksandr all day after reading this.โ€

  • Chanida Pornpimol Kaewkla ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100

    โ€œHappy to help. Hope the October deadline works out. - Phuketโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Juan Roberto Quiroga ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œGod bless. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Austinโ€

  • Priya L. Smith ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Alejandro K. Reyes ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Felipe Otรกvio Barbosa ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $14.50

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Oleksandr all day after reading this. - Santosโ€

  • Rahma Maryam El-Sayed ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Julian H. Clark ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œHope it all works out. Gave what I could this week. - Durhamโ€

  • Emma Heike Jung ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Elise Carre ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $7

Reviews

4.3(7 reviews)

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  • Sneha M. Kumar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Delivered on promises

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Ruslan Yevhen Tarasov๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Gustavo P. Fuentes๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exceeded expectations

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Made me feel heard

    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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  • how is Oleksandr doing now?

    • Praying for you, Oleksandr. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Moscow.

      • so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

        • Sending love, Oleksandr. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in.

          • Stay strong, Oleksandr. Great idea, hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

            $366.50 raised of $450

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