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Special thanks to the members of First United in San Francisco for the seeds!

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Seeds Arrive From South Dakota

Introducing SF Recycling & Disposal: Artists in Residence Program

The Artist In Residence (AIR) Program at SF Recycling & Disposal, Inc. is an innovative program that inspires and educates people about recycling and resource conservation by providing local artists with access to materials, a work space, and other resources at our Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Center.

But, this is no ordinary dump, they are also the home of the only known art park inside of a garbage company. View their sculpture garden.

Additionally, AIR has just created a raised bed garden using recycled redwood lumber that was thrown away (despite being unused) from construction projects. They're also growing produce in recycling containers and other found items.

SF Recycling & Disposal not only recycles plastics, papers, batteries, electronics, tires and other items, but they also recycle paint. The paint (considered a hazardous material which cannot be put in the dump) is given away for free. We will be using some of this paint for our community arts projects.

Learn more about: SF Recycling & Disposal's Artists in Residence Program

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Special Thanks to the Sam Mazza Foundation

The Urban Share Community Gardening Project would not be possible without the support of the Sam Mazza Foundation. Their support through a $25,000 grant enabled WELCOME to hire a volunteer coordinator and project assistant who organize community events, donations and volunteers.

The Sam Mazza Foundation supports initiatives that strengthen communities through enriching culture, improving education and addressing physical and environmental health issues. The foundation gives special consideration to grantees who work to improve the condition of disadvantaged or marginalized populations. Founded in the belief that meaningful change requires a socially-responsible vision and innovative thinking, the Sam Mazza Foundation empowers charitable organizations to pursue a wide variety of projects that have a direct and measurable impact on the communities they serve.