Greenest City is asking for your support for our Adopt a Garden campaign

Greenest City, part of the West NH, is an environmental program in the heart of Parkdale, a densely populated community in downtown Toronto.  Parkdale has over 40% of the population experiencing low income and is a landing place for immigrants around the world. Through working together with the community, the Greenest City program strives to protect the  environment and works towards food sovereignty.  We are launching our new campaign: -Thriving Earth, Thriving People: Adopt a Community Garden- aimed to support the work we do in three of our gardens working together with over 200 people: Milky Way Garden, Hope Garden and Dunn Learning Indigenous Garden.  

Impact of  your contribution: 

  Your generousity will:

  •  Help us in our ecological efforts to green the city, mitigate air pollution and preserve native species, both edible and pollinators.

  • Make a  difference in improving the access of people who are low income to nature, freshly grown food, physical activity and connections to their neighbours -   important factors in people’s physical and mental health.

  • Support the efforts of both Indigenous community members to connect with the land, culture and ceremony, as well settlers, immigrants and refugees - supporting righting relations and truth and reconciliation.  

 Thank you for standing with our community gardenersh and the eart!  

 

How does the campaign work? 

How and where to make the donations:

Your monetary contribution could be done monthly or one time.  The funds will directly support the work of Greenest City and the community.  When you are redirected to the West Neighbourhood House donation page, please indicate ‘Greenest City’ in the donation box.

 We suggest contributions starting from $50.00 CA, but you can donate anything according to your own budget.  There are No restrictions at all.!

Visit our donation page here: https://www.westnh.org/donate/

Don’t forget to indicate ‘Greenest City’

Benefits:

  • We will  send you photos, videos and brief reports about your adopted garden

  • You will be invited to our special events like the Harvest Festival and Seed Exchange, Parkdale Local Market, where you can learn and participate in food sovereignty and caring for the earth.  

  • You can get free seeds in our Seed Swap event

  • You can have a tour in our community gardens and see the results of your generous contributions

  • You can feel proud that you have made a tangible contribution to a thriving earth and a thriving people.

What can you do?

  1. Donate: Any amount makes a difference! Donating even $5 will contribute to food security and environmental connection for members of the Parkdale community.

  2. Volunteer: You can also donate your time or expertise to Greenest City. We could always use support, whether it’s at helping at the Good Food Market or watering the gardens. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please email admin@greenestcity.ca or call (647) 438-0038.

  3. Become a monthly donor:  More than ever, now is the time to support locally-based non-profits and small businesses alike. Greenest City makes a high impact in the community with a small amount of funds. A monthly donation not only helps today - it is an ongoing legacy that helps us and the community know we can continue to do our great work.

How to donate


Canada Helps: Complete the donation form on this page. and indicate Greenest City.

Mailing a cheque:

Please address the cheque it to:
West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington
Toronto, ON
M6J 3A2

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