Garden Grows With Community Support For Boys And Girls Club

LAGUNA BEACH, CA —It was a glorious day for the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach as they dug in the earth to rebuild their community garden.

Encouraged by Kindsum, with founder Sebastian Terry, a plethora of volunteers gathered together to make the garden revamp dream a reality. Kindsum, a one-of-a-kind matchmaker helps individuals and groups make their dreams come true.

Together, they planted 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.“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 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.