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Prepare the new building for occupancy

Several weeks ago vandals broke into Garden Center's Wesbrook building. The destruction was so severe we were forced to move our program out of the space.

You can read more about the break-in HERE in Phil Kadner's article for the Southtown Star.

 

We must raise $44,000 to offset the cost of moving our program. We have four specific goals:

 

1. Prepare the new building for occupancy.

 2. Replace destroyed and stolen equipment, furniture, and program supplies.

 3. Set up communication and data systems.

 4. Move into the new space and pay the storage costs for items salvaged from the building.

 

Of the $44,000, we need $22,500 for our first goal to prepare the new building for occupancy.

 

Any support you can offer will make an enormous difference in the lives of the people we support.  Click the green button to the left to donate to this specifically.

 

Thank you,

 

Our Mission

 

We are committed to supporting & empowering persons with developmental disabilities through innovative and person-centered services.

 

Our commitment to the excellence of our programs is surpassed only by our devotion to the people we serve & the communities in which they live.

 

2012 Walk N Roll-A-Thon

 

Join us June 2nd at 8333 Austin Avenue in Burbank to celebrate our Annual Walk N Roll-A-Thon.  This fundraiser helps us maintain our programs for the individuals we serve.

 

$100 in pledges will get you your very own 2012 event t-shirt with a unique design from one of our talented individuals.

 

MAKE A PLEDGE TODAY!

2012 Garden Gallery Calendar

 

The 2012 Garden Gallery & Studio Calendar is avalable for purchase!

 

Every month features a brand new artist and style.  This vibrant, hi-quality calendar is only $15.

 

GET YOURS TODAY!

Garden Gallery & Studio OPENING SOON!!

 

The much-anticipated grand opening event for Garden Gallery & Studio will be Friday, May 25th from 5pm to 9pm at 17459 South Oak Park Avenue.

 

Garden Gallery & Studio is a unique environment designed to provide individuals with diverse life experiences the opportunity to find common ground through the expression and appreciation of art. The gallery features the works of little known outsider artists alongside the works of established community artists. The studio offers a safe, creative space for individuals at all skill levels and artistic experience to work together side-by-side. Income from artwork sold at the gallery benefits both the artists and Garden Center Services, a not for profit agency that supports persons with developmental disabilities.

 

“Blending the passion of our artists with the vibrant Tinley Park community made the decision to open the gallery & studio an easy one,” says Gerry Beagles, Executive Director of Garden Center Services/Garden Gallery & Studio. “We are so pleased to share the exceptional talents of artists that surprise us daily with their creations!”

 

The Grand Opening event will feature refreshments, live music, a chance to meet local artists with works on display in the gallery, as well as an opportunity for patrons to contribute to a group mural for our studio space.

 

 

For more information, call 708-560-4400.