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The old Liberty bus depot needs a community garden - Marcel's neighborhood project

A community-led a community garden at the old Liberty bus depot that will serve 362 neighbors.

🇩🇪 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,861 views
Marcel Maximilian Bergmann
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Essen
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a community garden. This year a group of 26 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Liberty bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $2,700. It will serve about 362 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $2,700 goes: • Permits and inspections: $105 • Materials: $2,100 • Tools hire and delivery: $495 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Marcel

Updates from Marcel

  1. Quick update: $462 raised so far (17%). the plan for tools hire and delivery is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Rocío S. Maldonado 🇲🇽 · $50
  • Enrique J. Zamora 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Be well. Shared with friends too. - Monterrey”

  • Basma Rima Abdallah 🇪🇬 · $10

    “Happy to help. Thought of Marcel all day after reading this. - Cairo”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Vincent Jonathan Boateng 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Venkatesh F. Kumar 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Mio Eri Morita 🇯🇵 · $25
  • Josefa H. Pérez 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Rylee S. Murray 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Luca B. Rowe 🇺🇸 · $11
  • Manuel H. Contreras 🇪🇸 · $25
  • Aditi F. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Tyler N. Hughes 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Diego Davi Castro 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Luca Lowe 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Be well. Thought of Marcel all day after reading this. - Columbus”

  • Victor Lanre Balogun 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Damien Perez 🇫🇷 · $5
  • Netsanet Wolde 🇪🇹 · $25
  • Beatriz Fabiana Santos 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Marcel all day after reading this.”

  • Kylie Vance 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Marcel all day after reading this. - Glendale”

Reviews

3.0(8 reviews)

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  • Herman K. Cruz🇵🇭Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Gemma P. Salazar🇵🇭Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Exceptional service

    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.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    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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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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    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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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marcel

    • Sure. The biggest one is permits and inspections, $105. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Lapu-Lapu.

    • Praying for you, Marcel. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Chattogram

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