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The Maple health centre yard needs a sensory garden for children with autism - Zainab's neighborhood project
Volunteers in Riyadh are raising $1,400 for a sensory garden for children with autism at the Maple health centre yard.
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For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 30 volunteers, including local mothers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Maple health centre yard, but no funding.
We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $1,400.
It will serve about 226 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in June 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 $1,400 goes:
• Materials: $870
• Permits and inspections: $230
• Safety equipment and signage: $105
• Tools hire and delivery: $195
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Zainab
Updates from Zainab
We're at 28% thanks to 9 of you. I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. More news soon.
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Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
more neighborhoods should do this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
thanks for sharing this, Zainab. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
you're not alone. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in.
Thinking of you and your family, Zainab. Shared this with my family. Love from Birmingham
Stay strong, Zainab. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in São Paulo but we're thinking of you.
good luck, Zainab. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted
Wishing you the best, Zainab. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Davao City donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Davao City