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The Computer School

Help change take root in your community by funding an urban garden in Manhattan, NY.

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The Computer School

The Computer School

The Computer School

The Computer School

The Computer School

Help change take root in your community by funding an urban garden in Manhattan, NY.

Help change take root in your community by funding an urban garden in Manhattan, NY.

Help change take root in your community by funding an urban garden in Manhattan, NY.

Help change take root in your community by funding an urban garden in Manhattan, NY.

Amy Volz
Amy Volz
Amy Volz
Amy Volz
1 Campaign |
Manhattan, United States
$2,500 USD 35 backers
100% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Urban Gardens Info

Why Gardens?
Because gardens produce healthier food. Only 2% of American children eat enough fruits and vegetables, and 1 in 3 American children born after 2000 is at risk for Type II diabetes. A garden is an introduction to the real, healthy food students and families need access to.

Because gardens can help fix America's nature deficit. With more than 80% of Americans living in cities and suburbs, we need to work harder than ever to teach the values of natural processes.

Because gardens are a living laboratory for education. Not just healthy food—a lesson on what producing healthy food requires. Not just exposure to nature—a way for children to literally harvest the fruits of their labor.

The Computer School is a highly diverse urban community hailing from many different cultures, races, religions and economic backgrounds, where teamwork, project-based learning, and connecting with our social and natural environment are at the core of our mission. As part of that mission, the school community came together to create a Green Room with a focus on hydroponic farming. We use a nutrient film technique system to grow leaf crops such as lettuce, kale, chard, spinach and basil; a vine crop system to grow crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers; and a compost station to put leftover plant material to good use. Students have the joy of growing and harvesting vegetables they share with the school community, while learning about issues such as water resource management and sustainable agriculture in a fun and engaging way. We hope to add devices to measure temperature, humidity, Ph and nutrient levels; and scales, journals to record data, baskets for harvest time, as well as new seed supplies, so that even more of our students can take part in the Hydrofarm.

A True Seed Investment (customizable section for what gardens need)
For as little as $10, you can help a community reap all the benefits a garden has to offer. In just 39 days, we plan to raise $2500 per garden; to feed,  teach, and inspire people in each of these 100 communities. Here are a few things our garden plans to do with your donations:

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Look Good, Do Good
With every contribution to our garden, donors will receive organic, ethical perks from PACT. Our
socks, undies, and t-shirts are produced to high standards of sustainability, with the comfiest
organic materials we can find. You'll be giving out of the goodness of your heart, and in return
you'll get PACT goodies. It's a win-win situation.

Perks

 

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PLANT CHANGE

$10 USD
It takes a lot of little seeds to ensure a good harvest. Your $10 donation gets your name on our digital supporters' wall as a display of our gratitude.
2 out of 50 of claimed

BEST FOOT FORWARD

$25 USD
Take the next step toward change in style. Your $25 donation comes with a pair of PACT socks. (Colors may vary)
5 out of 30 of claimed

MÉNAGE À SOCKS

$40 USD
Creating change will multiply seeds. Receive a 3-pair gift box of PACT socks with a $40 donation. (Colors may vary)
5 out of 20 of claimed

WEAR IT PROUD

$50 USD
You've done good. You ought to put your generosity on display. A $50 donation comes with a limited edition printed tee. (Colors may vary)
4 out of 15 of claimed

DRAWERS FULL OF SUPPPORT

$250 USD
A contribution of $250 comes with a week's worth of men's or women's PACT undies. That's 7 pairs of underwear! (Colors may vary)
0 out of 5 of claimed

GARDEN GUARDIAN

$1,000 USD
For a generous gift of $1,000, your name will be displayed at the garden you support.
0 out of 2 of claimed

BECOME A GARDEN ANGEL

$2,500 USD
Fund the whole garden and Whole Kids Foundation and PACT will send you a very special package with a whole lot of love.
0 out of 1 of claimed
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INTIMATE SUPPORTER

$75 USD
5 out of 5 of claimed
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THE WARMTH OF GIVING

$100 USD
5 out of 5 of claimed

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