Project Name: Joy Garden Park
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Neighborhood organization or association (such as a non-profit)
What is the organization’s name?
Linda E. Dennie-Malone Community Center
What neighborhood does the organization serve?
Jackson Hill Neighborhood
First and last name?
Perry Dennie
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Is the organization a registered 501 (c)3 non-profit?
Yes
ABOUT THE PROJECT
What is the name of the neighborhood where the project will take place? (Please include city/village name too. Example: Mexican Town, Detroit)
Jackson Hill
Anticipated project launch date
August 1, 2023
Describe your project idea including: a) Is it a project or event? b) What will you do? c) Where will you do it? d) Who, if any, are your project partners?
We have a old community garden that is in need of tree removal and grass cutting. our project is start with the repairs and cleaning, then work with a community church for members to start a community garden again. we can partner with United Way, Community Foundation, Public Schools, Etc.
How will you engage your community in this project?
For several years the community has ask about ideals like this garden being back the way it was! We feel the the community donate some funding to help start and continue overall success of having a small community garden again.
How will the project celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
The is to have some events and activities from different groups within the community. The needs places like this, that are within walking or bicycling stops to connect with other neighborhood members. Thru theses events and activities, they can grow a renewed mutual respect and understanding of different diversities.
How do you plan to spend the $1,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
We planning on painting the fence and purchasing a sign for the garden. We are asking other sources for help with the brush and grass removal
Will your project require special permits?
Its a city own lot that is fenced in. They probably will be happy to have us take ownership of the lot.
Are you the owner of the property where the project/event will occur?
Rachel’s Notes
Reviewed 4.24.24. Confirmed member status. Confirmed Jackson Hill neighborhood. Confirmed photos. Cannot confirm non-profit. Kinda hard to confirm location/community center. Lot spruce up/eventual garden. Follow up email info as requested by internal juror:
– Our goal is to educate the community through mini courses by avid gardeners within the neighborhood. It will encourage healthier lifestyles by regular exercise. It creates an opportunity to relieve stress by “slowing down” and connecting with nature. A common place to talk with like-minded individuals to foster new relationships.
– We plan on mostly vegetables like collards,turnips, corn, green beans, tomatoes, okra, etc. Different types of fruit trees are in the planning also.
-Our mission is to give to the ones that are in need! Donations are encouraged but not required. We are hoping to start a neighborhood garden club to help support gardens in the homeowners backyards. Thru this effort, neighbors will share and connect.
https://muskegon-mi.gov/explore-muskegon/neighborhoods/jackson-hill/. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/38-3624801. https://m.facebook.com/Linda-E-Dennie-Malone-Community-Center-271494782865747/
ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S NEEDS
Why does your neighborhood need this project?
We have a lot of vacant lot areas that can be assets in the community by using them as they where used in the past years.
What do you hope to achieve through this project? Be as specific as possible!
We hope to first clean up a vacant lot and make it of some use! Additionally, we hope that the garden will help with connecting the neighbors for a meeting spot for future events and activities.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more.
Neighborhood members will volunteer to seed, water, and care for it to harvest time. It’s going to impact the community thru better health and wellness. Several community associations are committed to supplying additional funding to maintenance and sustain it. Additionally there are also local corporations, local governmental, local nonprofits, schools systems, colleges and community churches partners that are involved to offer additional support.
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Image Caption 1 (if any): Front of old Garden
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Back side of Garden
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Right front of Garden
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Image Caption 4 (if any): Idea of a community garden
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Image Caption 5 (if any): Idea #2 of a community garden
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