Browse Projects

Abraham Lincoln Seniors Glory Gardens

where:

Manhattan

who:

Abraham Lincoln Neighborhood Development Corp

what:

Glory Gardens wishes: 2 gardens with flowers, plants & healthy veggies. It keeps the seniors occupied and gives them a sense of pride.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$540

raised so far:

$115

All People's Garden

where:

Manhattan

who:

All People's Garden, of the Bronx and Manhattan Land Trust

what:

Our garden is growing! Help us plant veggies in raised beds.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$1,725

raised so far:

$129

Bags for the People 3-Day Bag Making Workshops at Growing Up Green Charter School

where:

Queens

who:

Growing Up Green Charter School

what:

BFTP's 3 day workshops will engage the students of GUGCS with reusable bag making workshops that will reduce the use of plastic bags in their community.

impact area:

Waste

amount needed:

$2,268

raised so far:

$110

Bailey-Holt House/Horticultural Society of New York garden project

where:

Manhattan

who:

Bailey-Holt House

what:

A joint project, we attempt to empower others by growing herbs, flowers, and food while creating a sustainable and just food system.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,105

raised so far:

$200

Bronx: People for Trees!

where:

Bronx

who:

Kimberly Beazer

what:

Most tree pits are used as garbage cans or to relieve dogs. This project teaches the importance of trees in our community ecology and our role as stewards.

impact area:

Open spaces, Pollutants, Waste, Other

amount needed:

$765

raised so far:

$50

Canning Workshop

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

This program to teach the basics and benefits of canning.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$144

raised so far:

$13

Children's Organic Food Patch Workshops

where:

Manhattan

who:

La Plaza Cultural Armando Perez Community Park and Garden

what:

There aren't many places to get healthy organic produce on the LES. This is an opportunity for students to learn about growing food and healthy eating.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,220

raised so far:

$50

Clean Up NYC's Beach Day

where:

City-wide

who:

American Littoral Society

what:

All over the NYC area, clean up a beach near you on September 19! Beach debris is not just unsightly, it poses a threat to humans and wildlife.

amount needed:

$1,955

raised so far:

$145

Compost Area Fence-Raising on Governor's Island

where:

Manhattan

who:

EarthMatter c/o Open Space Institute

what:

EarthMatter will enclose a 35' x 100' designated space on the south end of Governor's Island in order to create an public composting demonstration center.

amount needed:

$3,450

raised so far:

$155

Compost-o-rama

where:

Brooklyn

who:

Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Middle School 51

what:

The jack 'o' lantern and leaf project is a sure way to bring in more members of our community and expand our compost education program.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$1,380

raised so far:

$120

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