community garden and peace park - groundbuilding
* to improve the Central City neighborhood
* to build unity through collaboration with business and community groups
* to have youth, adults and seniors work together to build a stronger community and to further foster community ownership
* to build self-esteem and instill a sense of pride in community members with this beautiful, peaceful space
* to create an outdoor classroom, educating people about the environment, gardening/horticulture, healthy living, and other life skills.
community|partners|
St. John the Baptist Community Center and Americorps volunteers have created the garden
in collaboration with Parkway Partners, Old Metairie Plant Station, Oretha Castle
Haley Merchants Association, KIDsmART, LSU Health Sciences Center - Department of
Occupational Therapy, Archbishop Rummel High School - Project Raider Hope