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I was a Client Served & Implemented an Environmental Club and School Garden
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City Green worked with the teachers and students at my school to help us develop an Environmental Club and a School Garden.
They supported us through the entire process; providing us with teacher environmental/ garden manuals filled with creative enriching lessons. In addition, they conducted professional development for our teachers to show how the garden manual is used in each content area. They also, contucted model garden lesson for our student. With a matching grant City Green supplied us with valuable materials.
City Green has been a great asset to our school as they were able to fill a void that was much needed for our school. Providing us with valuable extended hands-on learning opportunties.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the aimplementation of my Environmental Club and School Garden.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... extremely hands- on.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... friendly and knowledable.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... WOW, HIRE more staff so it can expand to other school districts and underserved communities throughout the nation.
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… Develop student workbooks that support the teacher manual.
kids in an inner city like Paterson, NJ do not get many opportunities to learn about gardening. They are consumed with the dangers of the streets or passing standarized tests. Our partnership with City Green has helped many of our kids experience the beauty of gardening. Thanks to City Green, our kids have created an amazing outdoor garden where they collect vegetables each season. Our kids look forward to this program and really enjoy what they have learned. Recently, a tragedy struck our Club as one of our young members was killed. We decided to dedicate our garden to this young man and with City Green's help, we will now have a cherry blossom tree that will bllom each year in his memory. They are aamazing and we love our partnership with them.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the terrific work they have done with our kids.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... all the lessons our kids have learned.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... very helpful, professional and knowledgeable.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... serve so many more areas in need.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... it is great. they out perform each time they see us.
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… none
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding.
- One thing I'd also say is that... We are extemely fortunate to have them as our partner and look forward to many more years together working for our kids.
I am continuously amazed at the amount of work that City Green has been able to accomplish and the positive impact that it has on everyone that gets involved.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... By attending different site visits I have had the privilege of seeing the positive impact that City Green has had on the community.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... All of the people that have been involved are really inspiring.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... full of energy and excitment
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... expand its programs and greening opportunities to other areas in need.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... securing funding to meet the demands of the every expanding programs and services.
I was a Client Served & Simply agreed to welcome City Green to build gardens at the Library
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City Green has been working at the Main Library in Paterson for several years. I was somewhat skeptical when Jennifer Papa approached me, but we had two plots of dirt in our parking lot and I wanted these areas improved. Raised bed vegetable gardens have delighted and motivated the children in the neighborhood, as they plant, weed, water and harvest. And, on square plot of dirt was turned into a Story Garden, with flowering trees and sunflowers - and was the site of a series of summer storytimes, also coordinated by City Green. This organization - and their volunteers - have made a marvelous difference in our environment.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the dedication and the resourcefulness of the volunteers.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... their positive attitude and their obvious love for nuturing nature.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... transform the urban spaces of NJ!
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... the fact that they have a vision for expansion, but still need additional funding to achieve it.
I was a Volunteer & I assited with environmental education and gardening programs for youth in Paterson, NJ
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During my time with City Green, I volunteered at a number of youth organizations such as YMCA's and public schools, and also helped to build community gardens in public places such as parks, churches, and other community centers. i also performed (and continue to perform) music for City Green's theater in the garden program. City green has provided me with an amazing opportunity to create beautiful gardens and pubic spaces for communities, and to provide families with fresh organic produce. what city green has done is both beautiful and astounding and i am sure they will continue to make a positive impact in the lives of those communities they serve for years to come.
Let the world be safe
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... that it has shown me that even a small organization like City Green can have a very large impact. i was able to directly view the change city green created by talking to and observing members of the communities we served.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... its sky-high ambitions. I feel as though City Green has the potential to become a nation wide organization but it still lacks the funds and publicity to do so.