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The Power of Green: Your Giving Tuesday Gift Transforms SF Neighborhoods

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Transforming Concrete into Community: Giving Tuesday Is Almost Here

Across San Francisco, something remarkable is happening. Communities are transforming empty lots, concrete corridors, and bare sidewalks into vibrant green spaces—and the benefits are extraordinary.

These aren’t just beautification projects. They’re solutions to some of our city’s most pressing challenges, from food insecurity and flooding to mitigating air pollution.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift can help us plant the seeds of resilience in neighborhoods that need it most, while also leaving a lasting legacy of new parks, gardens, and green schoolyards.

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Tree Lighting Celebration

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025

🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Ogden Avenue Gardens

Join us for our beloved 4th Annual Tree Lighting Event, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in celebration of the season! This special evening combines the warmth of neighborhood connection with our ongoing commitment to enhancing the beauty of Ogden Avenue Gardens.

Get Your Hands Dirty: December Workday

Join us for this month's workday at the Tompkins Stairs Garden, rescheduled for Saturday, Dec 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Meet your neighbors and help maintain one of our beautiful community spaces—there's nothing quite like getting your hands dirty while building lasting connections.

Thank you for being part of what makes our community so special. Together, we're creating green spaces that nurture both our environment and our community spirit.​
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