The NEKC Alley Project
A visual story of
Hope Garden
THE ALLEY PROJET
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Hope Garden
THE ALLEY PROJET
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The Beginning
How it started: Graffiti, weeds, and trash.
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The alley was a dump. - Literally. |
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Time to work!
1) :Learn
Find out what is growing in the alley,
what was left (dumped) in the alley,
who was in the alley,
when were they there,
What were they doing,
and why were they there?
Then we could start making a plan of action;
how could this alley Become More? How can we help?
what was left (dumped) in the alley,
who was in the alley,
when were they there,
What were they doing,
and why were they there?
Then we could start making a plan of action;
how could this alley Become More? How can we help?
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2) Volunteer
Pick up and sort the resources and the trash.
We wanted to make sure that we recycled what could be recycled, that we used what we could use, donate what could be donated, and only throw away what was truly trash.
We wanted to make sure that we recycled what could be recycled, that we used what we could use, donate what could be donated, and only throw away what was truly trash.
We cleaned everything that was good for donation and added trash cans to start lowering the amount of trash littering the alley.
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3) Play :)
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There was still a lot of work to be done!
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THE FOUNDATION |
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4) Create
Pull the weeds and build the soil.
We were building garden beds on top of old pavement so we needed to build up the soil.
We were building garden beds on top of old pavement so we needed to build up the soil.
We pulled weeds growing in the cracks of the sidewalks around the neighborhood to help build the soil in the alley. By doing this, we were feeding two birds with one worm!
Put them to their duties!
Using the bricks, rocks, and tires in the alley, we built walls for the raised garden beds. Then we filled most of the tires with dirt to turn them into flower pots, the tires that still had rims we used to create seating for people using the alley which gave the alley some character!
Using the bricks, rocks, and tires in the alley, we built walls for the raised garden beds. Then we filled most of the tires with dirt to turn them into flower pots, the tires that still had rims we used to create seating for people using the alley which gave the alley some character!
We used the resources we had from the alley to repair the fences in the alley.
This was virtually a FREE, although temporary fix.
This was virtually a FREE, although temporary fix.
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We used the clothes that were too damaged to donate as a weed block on the path and in the garden beds, but it didn't always work out as planned! |
Slowly but surely...
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It started to come together! |
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5) Build Community
We built positive relationships with the community.
The bright clothing and big smiles really helped! <3
The bright clothing and big smiles really helped! <3
6) Educate
We told everyone why we were there and what we were doing. We educated people about waste and the sustainability goals. We asked questions. We explained our process and how we were using would-be wasted resources as tools to create this beautiful space.
The community was given resources to help prevent an overdose in order to save lives.
You could finally see what we were trying to build here; we were accomplishing our mission.
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The community was really enjoying it too! |
The litter continued, but not the dumping.
We were making progress!
The garden started to bloom.
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We laid down mulch, painted the tires and began painting murals down the fences.
A picture is worth 1000 words...
This story is not over.
Set Free
The Mural, "Set Free" was designed to complament the work done in the alley, and
to inspire to the patrons of the alley
to Become More.
to inspire to the patrons of the alley
to Become More.
The, "Set Free" mural was comissioned by The NE Kc chamber of Commerce and the CID
and was painted in october 2022 on the side of the, "el paso del norte" building.
and was painted in october 2022 on the side of the, "el paso del norte" building.
It's time to celebrate!
The Ne Kc Chamber of Commerce and the CID hosted a wonderful reveal party for the alley, and for the new murals!
HNE Map of Murals
Click here for a full map of the historic northeast murals.
The work on this alley project is not done.
We still have a lot that can be done, and that needs to be done. We could really use your help!
Please help support WBM so we can continue our efforts in
creating a beautiful, safe, sustainable, happy community!
We still have a lot that can be done, and that needs to be done. We could really use your help!
Please help support WBM so we can continue our efforts in
creating a beautiful, safe, sustainable, happy community!
THIS ALLEY PORJECT was started in May 2022 and IS LOCATED
IN THE SCARRITT RENESSANSE NEIGHBORHOOD BEHIND EL PASO DEL NORTE.
3430 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
IN THE SCARRITT RENESSANSE NEIGHBORHOOD BEHIND EL PASO DEL NORTE.
3430 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
"The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through it."
EZEKIEL 36:34
EZEKIEL 36:34
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At We Become More, we believe in the power of community and collaboration. Your support, skills, and enthusiasm can make a real difference. Whether you have a special skill, valuable information, or simply want to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!
At We Become More, we believe in the power of community and collaboration. Your support, skills, and enthusiasm can make a real difference. Whether you have a special skill, valuable information, or simply want to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!
SPONSORSHIP:
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING US FINANCIALLY OR THROUGH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, PLEASE REACH OUT. YOUR GENEROSITY FUELS OUR PROJECTS AND HELPS US GROW.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
JOIN OUR TEAM OF PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT. DISCOVER FULFILLING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR SKILLS AND INTERESTS.
BUSINESS AND LEGAL EXPERTISE:
WE'RE IN THE PROCESS OF FILING OUR NON-PROFIT PAPERWORK AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY LEGAL OR BUSINESS ADVICE. IF YOU HAVE EXPERTISE IN THESE AREAS AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE CONTACT US.
SPONSORSHIP:
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING US FINANCIALLY OR THROUGH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, PLEASE REACH OUT. YOUR GENEROSITY FUELS OUR PROJECTS AND HELPS US GROW.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
JOIN OUR TEAM OF PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT. DISCOVER FULFILLING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR SKILLS AND INTERESTS.
BUSINESS AND LEGAL EXPERTISE:
WE'RE IN THE PROCESS OF FILING OUR NON-PROFIT PAPERWORK AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY LEGAL OR BUSINESS ADVICE. IF YOU HAVE EXPERTISE IN THESE AREAS AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE CONTACT US.
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