Citywide Year of Kindness mobilizes youth leaders and gardens
In 2013 citywide Kindness initiative led by students from Jefferson Olive Street and Sunkist elementary schools. They planted a garden at a merged campus lot and youths like Abel Ocampo and Anahi Vasquez describe hands on projects and community outreach. Police officers and neighborhood violence issues are noted, with students meeting police to discuss graffiti and gangs. Principals report declines in discipline as kindness ethics take root across schools.
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Abel Ocampo
Jefferson Elementary
Diana Cortez
Sunkist Elementary
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Anaheim
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Gauer Elementary
Anaheim backs fish tank plan to feed the needy and repurpose space
Flora announces Renewable Farms will install a large fish tank and 50 gravel planters at an unused city storage lot, soon part of Boysen Park. The project, funded by Renewable Farms with a Control Air grant, aims for a three month completion and food security for the community.
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Flora
Renewable Farms
Control Air
Anaheim
Community Services Department
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