Thanksgiving -- a time to give thanks. As we reflect on the year, SAGE has much to be thankful for during this season. In no particular order, here are some things we give thanks for at SAGE.
1) Our Amazing Volunteers (and Interns)!!!: We couldn't grow 3 - 4 tons of food without the help of the 500 - 600 community members who contribute their time and hard work each year.
2) Our Community Sponsors and Donors: Thanks Samaritan Health Services for supporting financially supporting the education programs out at SAGE. Thank you to all the individuals who have contributed to the work we do at SAGE, every bit makes a difference and is appreciated!
3) Our In-Kind Donors: Nectar Bee Supply provides bee hives, care and expertise, Republic Services provides yards and yards of compost to the garden, Dunn & Co. Tree Service graciously donates wood chips all year long, Gathering Together Farm, Persephone Farm and Peoria Gardens all donate plant starts, Shonnard's Nursery provides seeds, and the Benton County Habitat for Humanity ReStore provides deep discounts on reused building material.
4) Our Donation Sites: There are volunteers at hunger relief agencies across our community who help distribute SAGE produce. We're so glad to have such willing and caring partners as we work to help those in need in our community. A special thanks to Sue at Stone Soup for transforming our produce into meals every week and to the South Corvallis Food Bank for working to educate their clients when we bring in more unique items like purple mustard greens and bok choy.
5) Our Host: The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department partners with the Corvallis Environmental Center to let us use the growing space at SAGE. Thanks city staff for being open to a more alternative way to use park space.
6) Our Community: This really is a community project. Thank you to our community.
Note: There are many more things to be thankful for than I could list. That fact alone makes me thankful and so appreciative of every size, shape and form of community contribution SAGE receives.
![]( "Flowers and garden beds at SAGE")
With much gratitude, we give thanks!
Cheers,
SAGE Staff
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| Carrie: volunteer extraordinaire! |
2) Our Community Sponsors and Donors: Thanks Samaritan Health Services for supporting financially supporting the education programs out at SAGE. Thank you to all the individuals who have contributed to the work we do at SAGE, every bit makes a difference and is appreciated!
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| Sam Health and CH2MHill employees during Day of Caring |
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| Stone Soup Sue |
5) Our Host: The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department partners with the Corvallis Environmental Center to let us use the growing space at SAGE. Thanks city staff for being open to a more alternative way to use park space.
6) Our Community: This really is a community project. Thank you to our community.
Note: There are many more things to be thankful for than I could list. That fact alone makes me thankful and so appreciative of every size, shape and form of community contribution SAGE receives.
With much gratitude, we give thanks!Cheers,
SAGE Staff