The garden's proximity to a growing homeless encampment has made many parents reconsider.
The garden's proximity to a growing homeless encampment has made many parents reconsider.A flourishing community garden in Long Beach, founded to enrich children's lives through food and creativity, faces growing challenges as its mission is overshadowed by a nearby homeless encampment.Nestled behind a bike path near the LA River, a vibrant and flourishing garden with 40 beds of fruits and vegetables thrives in Long Beach.
In 2020, Grantham relocated the organization to a larger space to expand its gardening efforts. However, the garden's mission is being overshadowed by a growing issue. Unfortunately, the garden's proximity to a growing homeless encampment has made many parents reconsider. Grantham said she doesn't feel comfortable taking the kids to the bathroom.
"When we were out there doing chalk, there was a homeless person and it didn't make me feel safe," said Eliana Younger, Adventures to Dreams Enrichment member.
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