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November 13, 2015
| WHAT: | The Gilliam Family Community Space and Garden will host its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, November 14. Neighbors, volunteers and stakeholders will participate to signify this great new addition and enhancement to the Greater Logan Heights area.
The 5,037-square-foot space and garden, amphitheater-like seating area, maze and several playing grounds are intended to be gathering areas for the diverse community, and will aid businesses by providing a space for customers to enjoy meals. The lot is owned by Derrick Gilliam, who inherited it; his grandparents bought it in the 1940s. He has promised to let the residents use the space for at least five years. At the end of that time, BAME CDC and residents can take it apart and move it to another site if needed. Over 400 people have donated their time, resources and passion to make this community space come to life. Funding has come from The San Diego Foundation, Supervisor Greg Cox, Councilmember David Alvarez, LISC San Diego, The Mission Continues, SDG&E and many other individual donors. |
| WHERE: | Gilliam Family Community Space and Garden 2835 Imperial Ave San Diego, Calif. 92102 |
| WHEN: | Saturday, November 14, 11:00am to 1:30pm Note: Ribbon-cutting and program – 11:00 – 11:30am |
| WHO: | BAME Renaissance CDC (www.bamecdc.org), a nonprofit whose mission is aimed at improving and beautifying the Greater Logan Heights neighborhoods, has been the driving force behind the Gilliam Family Community Space and Garden. The organization believes through the addition of beautification projects as such, as well as business, community and economic development, they will strengthen and rebuild the fabric of the community. |
| WHY: | Three aspects make the project unusual:
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Arika Daniels
(949) 338-6672
arika@scatenadaniels.com
(not for publication or broadcast)
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