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The old Jacaranda bus depot needs a sensory garden for children with autism - Allison's neighborhood project
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a sensory garden for children with autism - we need $3,200 for materials.
🇺🇸 Peoria, Illinois, United States2,264 views
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 21 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Jacaranda bus depot, but no funding.
We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $3,200.
It will serve about 473 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. 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.
Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Materials: $2,450
• Permits and inspections: $100
• Safety equipment and signage: $300
• Tools hire and delivery: $350
If you're reading this, thank you.
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More neighborhoods should do this. Sent it to 29 people at work. God bless!
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Peshawar donated after I showed her your page
Good luck, Allison. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Peoria
Best of luck, Allison. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Keep going, Allison. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Jaffna.
Wishing you the best, Allison. More neighborhoods should do this. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings