Ashley Academy Gators is a school of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District. Its vision is “to prepare and educate scholars in a progressive, safe, and positive environment, leading them to become global citizens.” Its mission says that Ashley Academy is “a diverse school focused on academic excellence and building stronger relationships, which leads to global interactions while fostering an engaged community.”
Additionally, Ashley Academy is located in UWFC’s Place Matters footprint. For more information about Place Matters, click the link.
Place Matters | Investing with residents (forsythunitedway.org)
About the Project:
With the help of “Uncle B”, school leaders are hoping to get this ‘gem’ back up and functioning. Plans include planting a garden with Ashley Academy scholars and donating veggies grown to Ashley Academy families in need.
About the Task/Assignment:
In preparation for Spring planting, volunteers are needed to:
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Remove weeds
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Refresh the beds
Supplies, Equipment, Tools Needed/Requested:
Volunteers are asked to bring:
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Work/garden gloves
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Yard waste bags
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Yard/garden tools such as rakes, shovels, clippers, wire cutters as supplies are limited at the school.
