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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 7, 2012.

Another thank you and a newspaper article!

Update #2 · May 18, 2012 · 1 comment

Hello generous backers!

Many, many thanks to all of the backers, we're now at 69% of the $5000 goal with 20 days left in the campaign! Every single donation has helped to bring us this far and demonstrates the power of community.

Check out this fabulous article about SSG by Lesley Young published in the Commercial Appeal today:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/may/18/blight-to-beauty/

YAY! please tell all of your friends!

-Thomasin

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      Creator Carole Dennis Cornell on May 21, 2012

      Great article, Tomi! I'm really excited about this project that you're doing with the kids. It makes me smile!

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    Your name listed as a backer on our website and a private link to a "video thank you" from the neighborhood kids. (All backers at all levels will receive this.)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    Digital file of a small pamphlet story book created by the children. Print the file, then cut and fold according to the enclosed directions to create your book.

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    Handmade thank you card from the children.

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    A large, brightly painted stone with your name permanently displayed in the garden.

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    Guided tour of the garden and an opportunity to meet the neighborhood residents, plus a brightly painted stone with your name permanently displayed in the garden.

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    Bring up to six people of any age to the garden for a private tour and hands-on recycled art project! Refreshments will be provided and everyone will leave with a handmade item. Plus a brightly painted stone with your name permanently displayed in the garden.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    I will create a sculpture with the kids made from recycled materials and it will be dedicated to you and permanently displayed with a plaque bearing your name.

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