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The Baobab vacant lot needs a sensory garden for children with autism - Joseph's neighborhood project

Volunteers in Arusha are raising $450 for a sensory garden for children with autism at the Baobab vacant lot.

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For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 19 volunteers, including local mothers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Baobab vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $450. It will serve about 364 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in March 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 $450 goes: • Materials: $310 • Permits and inspections: $20 • Safety equipment and signage: $35 • Tools hire and delivery: $85 Thank you for reading my story. - Joseph

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Updates from Joseph

Good news. Because of your gifts ($349 in total) I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Arusha: I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($70). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for materials is now scheduled.

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