The
community is invited to help plant a garden, Saturday,
March 2, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the back of the historic
Osborne School in Lake Worth. Hosted by For the Children, Inc., a
non-profit organization, the garden will benefit the families of the greater
Lake Worth area community.
CEO and organizer Reginale Durandisse says most of
the participating students attend Barton Elementary, Lantana Middle, South Area
Alternative, Lake Worth Middle, and Lake Worth High
schools. “These youngsters range from 3 to 17 years in age and are excited
at the prospect of growing tomatoes, collard greens, green peppers, egg plant,
radish, lettuce, beans, and fruit trees,” she stated.
The
experience is designed to teach children about the benefits of good nutrition
and healthy eating, in addition to providing satisfaction
from harvesting and eating fruits and vegetables they personally
grew. The effort is being supported by the Lake Worth Kiwanis Club,
Gratitude Training Graduates, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Healthy Kids,
Healthy Communities, and Ted and Trudy. Music and free food will be available
for participants, as well as kids’ workshop stations.
For
details, contact Mr. Emmanuel Vincent, tel:561.493.1190 or 561.662.1323
Osborne
School is located at 1718 S. Douglas Street in Lake Worth.This area will be transformed Saturday into a community garden with fruits and
vegetables.
Reginale Durandisse, Founder & CEO
FOR THE CHILDREN INC. (FTC)
" A place where children come first"
Established since 1999
1718 South Douglas St. Lake Worth, FL 33460
Main Office: (561) 493-1190Fax: (561)721-2954
Barton: 561-540-9119/8911693 St. Andrews: 561-891-1692
WWW.forthechildrenfirst.org Email:info@forthechildrenfirst.org
