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Recycling Team

Idea:

Cans get thrown away at community events! What a waste. A team should go to events and make sure they recycle and donate the money they raise. We can research what existing groups do this, and find a way to supplement or expand their reach.

Benefit:

The money could go for fundraising, there would be less waste, and more recycling. It would also people to recycle at home.

Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.

Mobile Community Raised Beds for Gardening

Idea:

Community raised beds or container gardens for flower and herb gardening, placed around the city in neighborhoods for the beautification of the city. They could also be built beds to plant vegetables in the backyard. These container gardens would be mobile, so they could be put in any plaza or empty space in the City [Read more…]

Benefit:

Show people how to build and garden, get everyone around the neighborhood involved. They would produce fresh food for local farmers market and schools!

Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.

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Card to Culture

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

Most DIY Lowell annual events are free, but often have a suggested donation. No donation is suggested for EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholders. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Special Thanks

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. We also express our sincere gratitude to our Cornerstone Partners:

Lenny Zakim Lowell Cultural Council

And our Civic Champion sponsors:

Rockland Trust Foundation: Where Each Relationship Matters

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