- project leader
- Karen M
- location
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2489 Carnes Avenue(Orange Mound)
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the project
We operate a food pantry, vegetable gardens, & are in the process of opening a farmers market adjacent to the proposed fish pond. This fish pond will enhance our capacity to provide a sustainable source of nutritious food to area residents. In the 4 years that we've operated our food pantry, we've seen positive behavioral increases among residents as a result of our food pantry offerings, which include fresh vegetables from our garden. It is our contention that good nutritious food enhances a person's quality of life. The fish pond project is another aspect in creating sustainable food sources to help eradicate Orange Mound's food desert status & potentially curing food insecurity in the community.
the steps
1. Complete excavation of fish pond location.
2. Shoring up floor & walls with 3/4 inch plywood.
3. Install pond liner.
4. Install filtration system.
5. Add water & test system.
why we're doing it
The challenge in our neighborhood is in dealing with childhood malnutrition that effects many of the children in the Orange Mound community, which is a food desert. When impoverished children's basic nutritional needs are met, it has been proven that it brings about higher mental achievement, which translates into higher educational achievement, fewer dropouts, & greater lifetime earnings for these future adults and therefore can produce more productive citizens.
budget
ITEM |
COST |
Pond liner |
$2,225.00 |
Plywood |
$375.00 |
Filtration system |
$400.00 |
TOTAL COST: |
$3,000.00 |
SUBTOTAL = | $3,000 |
ioby Platform Fee | $35 |
3rd Party Credit Card Processing Fee (3%) | $90 |
TOTAL TO RAISE = | $3,125 |
TOTAL RAISED = | $3,125 |
ioby Platform Fee | $35 |
3rd Party Credit Card Processing Fee (3%) | $90 |
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = |
$3,000 |
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photos
This is where photos will go once we build flickr integrationdonors
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Mr. & Mrs. Bengston
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Christ Community Church Orange Mound Cella Parish
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Orange Mound Catfish for All!
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Don and Linda Gilbert
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Bennett F.
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Anonymous