We had a workday this past Saturday. Volunteers from Deloite Accounting Firm with The Garden Resource Program came out and made 9 lasagna beds. They also put down some mulch and wood chips around the beds.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lasagna Beds
We had a workday this past Saturday. Volunteers from Deloite Accounting Firm with The Garden Resource Program came out and made 9 lasagna beds. They also put down some mulch and wood chips around the beds.
Pallet Shed
Put together a storage shed in my backyard. Next spring I will put one up in the garden. Its 65 sq ft. Used 16 pallets.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
SCHOOL SUPPLY UPDATE
We Need Your Help
UPDATE:
We have been contacted by the Capuchin Food Kitchen and requested to include some children in their group into our BackPack Giveaway. It was always our wish to expand our services outside the immediate Georgia Street neighborhood, so we have agreed to add 45 children (only a small portion of what is needed) to our Giveaway.
This is going to stretch our budget to its limits, but the need is too great to turn them away. So again, we have to ask for assistance from our internet friends. We are now planning on providing a minimum of 70 backpacks, along with a cookout for everyone.
Since time is so short, we ask that you send in a cash donation if you can, rather than actually purchasing items. We have to get these backpacks assembled as soon as possible, so we are going to finish the shopping today. Any items donated should be delivered to 9352 Georgia Street no later than Friday afternoon. We will begin the assembly on Saturday morning.
Again, we know that times are tough for many people. We hope you can find it in your hearts and budgets to help us out with even $1 or $2. Anything will help. We thank those who have given so generously so far. The response has been great...down to small children who are taking up collections to contribute to our cause.
We are giving away books at the BackPack Giveaway on Sunday, so you can drop those off anytime before then.
UPDATE:
We have been contacted by the Capuchin Food Kitchen and requested to include some children in their group into our BackPack Giveaway. It was always our wish to expand our services outside the immediate Georgia Street neighborhood, so we have agreed to add 45 children (only a small portion of what is needed) to our Giveaway.
This is going to stretch our budget to its limits, but the need is too great to turn them away. So again, we have to ask for assistance from our internet friends. We are now planning on providing a minimum of 70 backpacks, along with a cookout for everyone.
Since time is so short, we ask that you send in a cash donation if you can, rather than actually purchasing items. We have to get these backpacks assembled as soon as possible, so we are going to finish the shopping today. Any items donated should be delivered to 9352 Georgia Street no later than Friday afternoon. We will begin the assembly on Saturday morning.
Again, we know that times are tough for many people. We hope you can find it in your hearts and budgets to help us out with even $1 or $2. Anything will help. We thank those who have given so generously so far. The response has been great...down to small children who are taking up collections to contribute to our cause.
We are giving away books at the BackPack Giveaway on Sunday, so you can drop those off anytime before then.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Spotlight Kid Of The Week
Steven Burgess
Age: 9
4th Grade
Mary Mcloed Bethune Elementary/
Middle School
Has 6 Brothers and 1 Sister
Likes to play Football
Favorite Colors are Red and Blue
Wants to be a Football Player
When asked what he likes about the
garden he says:
Planting and picking carrots
Doesn't care for the celery
Mariah Burgess
Age: 11
6th Grade
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elemantary/
Middle School
Has 7 Brothers
Likes Chearleading
Favorite Color is Pink
Wants to be a Pediatrician
When asked what she likes about the
garden she says:
Planting and Reading and Movie Night
Doesn't care for the hot peppers
Friday, August 21, 2009
2nd Annual BackPack, School Supply and Book Giveaway
DATE: Sunday August 30, 2009
TIME: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Free Haircuts to kids 12 and under!
Please Register at 313-452-0684 by Thursday Aug 27, 2009
JUST ADDED!
GSCC will also hold an "END OF SUMMER VACATION" cookout in conjunction with this event. We will be serving Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips and Drinks free of charge. Children, their families and Friends of Georgia Street are invited!
TIME: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Free Haircuts to kids 12 and under!
Please Register at 313-452-0684 by Thursday Aug 27, 2009
JUST ADDED!
GSCC will also hold an "END OF SUMMER VACATION" cookout in conjunction with this event. We will be serving Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips and Drinks free of charge. Children, their families and Friends of Georgia Street are invited!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
It's Back to School Time Again....
2nd Annual BackPack, School Supply and Book Giveaway
The Georgia Street Community Collective is hoping to give away at least 30 backpacks filled with school supplies to needy children. The kids will also have a large supply of books to choose from free of charge.
The date for the giveaway has not been set yet, but we are asking for donations from the Friends of the Georgia Street Community Collective to be able to supply the kids with the basics for the first day of school.
We welcome donations of any of the items on the following list, or cash donations so that we may purchase the items in bulk. Purchased items can be dropped off at 9352 Georgia St. or arrangements can be made for pick-up, if necessary.
Call 313-452-0684.
Cash donations can be mailed to GSCC, 9352 Georgia St., Detroit MI 48213
or sent through PayPal
Backpacks
Notebook Paper
1" Ring Binder
No 2 Pencils
Mechanical Pencils
Crayons
Ballpoint Pens
Color Pencils
Elmer's Glue
Glue Sticks
Pencil Sharpeners
Erasers
Pencil Cases
Color Markers
Rulers
Spiral Notebooks
Hand Sanitizer
Combination Locks
We understand that these are tough times for everyone.
Any small donation that you can offer is greatly appreciated
and will help a child get a jump start on this school year.
Remember that GSCC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization
and your donations are tax deductible.
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