ABOUT EAST-WEST COMMUNITY GARDEN
Our Background
Since being established in 2018, "We focused on designing the garden in full partnership with various community organizations and groups that are interested in participating. Thus far, our community garden partners include PS 17, PS 74, the Somali-Bantu Community Organization, and the Oxford Square Block Club. We are also comprised of several student groups from Canisius, including Project Conservation, the USA Sustainability committee, and the USA Justice committee. As we continue this project, we hope to develop further partnerships in the areas both east and west of Main Street. Alongside our partners we will be addressing the organization of the garden space, issues of accessibility, governance and policies related to individual participation/use of raised beds, garden management, sources of funding, and potential learning or research collaborations"
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Funds will support the purchase of soil, seedlings and garden tools. BNMC Spark is a micro-grant program, which showcases creative ideas and strategies that support neighborhood partners, and promote access to healthy food and active living, as well as neighborhood beautification.
The HOPE grant was used for the purchase and construction of raised beds for the garden. HOPE Buffalo a Project of CAI advocates for optimal teen health and wellbeing. Grants awarded by the organization target initiatives that promote positive youth development, engagement and adolescent health in the Buffalo community.
Funds will enable organizers to purchase organic soil and compost for the community garden. The mini-grant program awards small grants to neighborhood-based organizations for volunteer-led beautification projects that reduce blight. The grant program is funded by Cities of Service and Cities RISE, and administered by the city of Buffalo’s Division of Citizen Services.
VOGT FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANT
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