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Summary:
Cities of Service, Inc. will award a grant to the City's Orlando Cares: The Garden Program in the amount of $25,000 to support the continuation of this impact volunteering initiative, which began in 2011. This funding recognizes Orlando's commitment to engaging volunteer mentors with elementary-age youth in this 10-week program that helps participants learn how to grow healthy food in container gardens, hydroponic systems and raised beds, while promoting healthy lifestyles. |
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Fiscal & Efficiency Data:
The grant funds in the amount of $25,000 will be dedicated to the materials and costs required for The Garden program initiative.
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Recommended Action:
Approve Office of Community Affairs & Human Relations to accept the Cities of Service The Garden Program Grant. |
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Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
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Note:
All agenda items must
be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the
regular Monday City Council meeting.
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Contact:
Marcia Hope Goodwin/EXO/OCA&HR, Julie Tindall
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Approved By:
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Department
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Date and Time
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Budget Outside Routing Approval |
8/17/2017 11:02 AM |
Grants |
8/16/2017 5:15 PM |
Budget Outside Routing Approval |
8/17/2017 11:02 AM |
City Clerk |
8/17/2017 11:09 AM |
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