KINDSUM & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF
LAGUNA BEACH TO UNDERTAKE DAYLONG GARDEN PROJECT
Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach recently experienced an extraordinary day arranged by Kindsum, an organization that introduces those wanting to help with those who need help according to their founder Sebastian Terry. The organizer is a one-of-a-kind matchmaker that helps individuals and groups make their dreams come true by nominating themselves or someone they know, followed by sharing their story of kindness to encourage others to do the same. Sebastian, his company’s cohort, fifteen Club kids, plus seventeen volunteers from various non-profit and corporate entities, all gathered in late March to help clean up the existing Canyon branch garden.
They wound up planting a whopping 80 fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers in the raised garden beds in addition to removing the vines growing over the walls in the garden and around the playground areas. Volunteers were employees representing Warner Brothers, Wells Fargo, Lionsgate, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Superfly, Rogers & Cowan, OZY, Petco, Quantifind, Free Hugs Project, Gen Next, SPMB, and VSCO. Leif Hanson, Club alumnus and chair for the Club’s Night at The Ranch fundraiser, was there to lend a hand too.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support and fantastic work of Kindsum and all the phenomenal volunteers who came to reinvigorate our garden for Club members,” stated CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Pam Estes. She added, “The Garden Club is one of our many integrated learning programs and one that engages our Club kids across many disciplines through an active, hands-on experience, which benefits them in a comfortable, outside learning setting.” In addition to the day’s work, Kindsum generously donated $2,000 to the Club to purchase the items needed for the project; including new raised beds, plants, trellis, soli, clippers, and gloves. Youth members of the Garden Club, led by Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Education Initiatives Director Jonny Navarrete, will continue to care for the plants and harvest the fruit and vegetables for years to come.
More information on Sebastian Terry’s global movement of people “chasing their dreams and helping others do the same,” check out his websites at kindsum.com or 100things.com.au. For a video of the Club event, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxPE56CUNs&t=4s . For more information about the Garden Club or any of the award-winning programs that help youth realize their fullest potential, contact the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach at (949) 494-2535 or visit the Club website at www.bgclagunabeach.org.
About The Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach service area includes Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, and the surrounding communities, and occupies three sites in Laguna Beach: Canyon Branch, Bluebird Branch, and Lang Branch. Together, they offer a nationally recognized and award winning year round Out-of-School enrichment program that focuses on the whole family. From preschool to parenting classes, The Boys & Girls Club offers an array of services that focus on; academic success, good character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles and creative expression. Being an indispensable asset to the families of our community is a Boys & Girls Club time-honored tradition. For over 60 years, The Boys & Girls Club strives to support the youth of Laguna Beach throughout of school recreation that celebrates the whole child. For more information about The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, visit www.bgclagunabeach.org or call (949) 494-2535.
Photo credit: The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
