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The Acacia community hall needs a sensory garden for children with autism - Fikru's neighborhood project

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a sensory garden for children with autism - we need $400 for materials.

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Fikru Getachew Demissie
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For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 20 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Acacia community hall, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $180, and the remaining cost is $400. It will serve about 382 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in September 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. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $400 goes: • Materials: $290 • Permits and inspections: $15 • Safety equipment and signage: $30 • Tools hire and delivery: $65 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Nicholas L. Estrada

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 16 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Utami Hesti UtomoPhoto verified

      Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Worcester

      • Fionn T. DunneQuestion

        how is Fikru doing now?

        • Marisol K. Franco

          thinking of you, Fikru. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Anaheim.

          • Jocelyn M. LopezPhoto verified

            Praying for you, Fikru. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

            • Lillian R. ZimmermanPhoto verified

              Wishing you the best. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I hope September is when things finally get easier

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