Mission Statement:
Charlotte Green is a private, non-profit group of persons from religious organizations, businesses, and city agencies organized to assist interested and well-organized community groups to beautify their neighborhoods by:
1.) Planting vegetables, flowers, and shrub gardens on vacant lots (Lotscape)
2.) Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers on streets (Streetscape)
3.) Flower containers at private residences
4.) Greenhouse projects
Our Goals:
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Gardeners save money by producing their own food.
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Unkempt and trashy vacant lots are transformed into beautiful vegetable and flower gardens.
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Barren streets are turned into well-maintained areas with flowers, trees, and shrubs.
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The overall appearance of the neighborhood will improve.
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Residents will organize to become involved and concerned about the betterment of their neighborhoods.
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The community, as a whole, as well as religious organizations, businesses, and city agencies, will become more aware of the needs of neighborhoods.