- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Growing Food for our Families: Help Support Phoenix's Community Gardens!
ORGANIZATION: City of Phoenix Public Works Department
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Many low-income families and seniors in Phoenix struggle to afford fresh, nutritious food on a limited budget. Furthering the problem, low-income housing projects are typically located in "food deserts"-areas lacking in fresh produce and nutritious options.
As a solution, community gardens have been created at two of our City of Phoenix housing projects: Sidney P. Osborn and Washington Manor.
Work with our resident gardeners to help the gardens thrive! Volunteers assist with weeding, planting, watering, and other duties. Your work in the gardens directly gives back to the community-everything grown is distributed to residents!
Our summer hours:
- July 16: 6:30am-10:00am (Washington Manor - 1123 E. Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85034)
- July 23: 7:00am-9:00am (Sidney P. Osborn)
- July 30: 7:00am-9:00am (Washington Manor)
- August 6: 7:00am-9:00am (Sidney P. Osborn)
- August 13: 7:00am-9:00am (Washington Manor)
Volunteers must be 14 years or older, and must wear closed-toe shoes and work clothes. We will have refreshments available as well as guidance from our resident gardeners.
More opportunities with City of Phoenix Public Works Department
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About City of Phoenix Public Works Department
Location:
City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003, US
Mission Statement
We will make Phoenix a vibrant place to live, work, and visit by preserving our natural resources through environmental stewardship and quality resource management to provide a healthy and safe community for future generations
Description
Public Works handles the proper collection and disposal of trash and recyclables for more than 350,000 households. The department also handles the maintenance of city-owned properties, such as City Hall and the Calvin C. Goode Building, as well as the purchase and maintenance of city-owned vehicles. In 2013, the department launched its waste diversion initiative, Reimagine Phoenix, with a citywide goal of diverting 40 percent of trash from the landfill by the year 2020. Public Works is committed to creating a sustainable Phoenix through positive resource management.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sidney P. Osborn1720 E. Adams StPhoenix, AZ 85034
DATE POSTED
June 27, 2016
SKILLS
- Gardening
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14