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Causes: Environment, Parks & Playgrounds
Mission: Wspc provides funds to the nyc parks department to support the parks department staff working in washington square park, including a full-time gardener dedicated to washington square park, and seasonal staffing such as evening maintenance workers, (continued schedule o) a playground associate and other seasonal gardening assistants. Wspc provides funds for various horticultural items such as plants, fencing and tools. Wspc organizes and supports volunteer activities in washington square park.
Programs: Park horticulture:expenditures for two seasonal gardeners, both nyc parks department employees, as well as horticultural supplies and support, such as plant material, fencing, and tools.
park maintenance: expenditures for three seasonal maintenance workers, all of whom are nyc parks department employees.
community programming:wspc supported various public events throughout the year including arts grants and various public programs. Wspc supports regular opportunities for volunteers to serve the park, including greeter/guide, horticulture, and photography programs. 128 volunteers served 810 hours at the park during the year.