GGB Gets Grant, Shares Wealth In Weenies
“That grant was for material support for the gardens,” says Lavatelli. That includes buying produce plants for vegetables. “Growing food is just a huge empowerment for our gardens,” says Lavatelli.
The HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. foundation supports education and environmental projects that improve the quality of life, making the GGB a perfect partner. The GGB helps empower neighborhoods and gardeners throughout Buffalo by helping to build a sense of community while beautifying many areas decimated with blight and vacant lots.
The check will be presented on May 14th at one of GGB’s “Weenie Wednesdays.” This will be the first in a series of free barbecues that take place at the over 35 gardens GGB maintains throughout Buffalo. The weenie roast takes place at the Fargo Estate Neighborhood Association community garden at the corner of Jersey and West Streets.
The “Weenie Wednesday” barbecue is a free event and open to all ages. It includes hot dogs and soda, though guests are welcome to join in the potluck affair by bringing a dish to share. The next one will be in July and the location will be posted on the GGB website.
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Colin
Fargo Estate represent!
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BlindeSeher
Neat program.
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leadi
I would love to see more evergreens planted throughout Buffalo for all of these great programs. Evergreens make a huge difference in the winter landscape.
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Rez
Consider more than gardens but strict enforcement of Quality of Life problems with BOOMING cars in all four seasons and all times of the day.
Councilmember Golembec is somebody who understands the problems these constand distubances of the peace have been causing for over ten years.
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Rez
Consider more than gardens but strict enforcement of Quality of Life problems with BOOMING cars in all four seasons and all times of the day.
Councilmember Golembec is somebody who understands the problems these constant distubances of the peace have been causing for over ten years.
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