Thanks to YOU and the power of the community, our local community garden and vital partner, Dr. John Wilson Community Garden, has been guaranteed protection for the fiscal year! There were proposed budget cuts that would result in the loss of staff positions at the garden. However, after witnessing the outpouring of love the community has for the garden–which is a communal space, a space where families grow their food, and a space where food is grown for donation for Bounty & Soul, it was reconsidered. Not only does the garden provide accessible, nourishing produce, but they do so with deep intention, with love, and with community at the forefront. Dr. John Wilson Community Garden helps keep the “soul” in Bounty & Soul AND in this community. We are grateful to YOU, for letting your voices be heard and taking action–a beautiful example of the power of a community.
Check out these articles for more details!
https://www.thevalleyecho.com/all-news/community-garden-faces-cuts-in-proposed-2020-21-budget
https://www.thevalleyecho.com/all-news/community-garden-positions-to-be-funded-in-upcoming-budget