Econautics

BREAKING NEWS!! THANKS TO AN ANONYMOUS $8,000 DONOR WE EXCEEDED OUR $20,000 GOAL AT ABOUT 8 P.M. FOR FUNDS RAISED! WOW!!

This Thursday, Sept. 19, Econautics is working to raise approximately $20,000 to help launch our programs at three apartment complexes, and on a land lease in an east Fort Worth food desert. 

Why is it important we raise that amount in a single day? Well, there are a few reasons:

1. The land. Econautics is in negotiations to secure a lease for a site where we will begin riparian repair and initial urban farming. We need funds for a downpayment, as well as for supplies and equipment. 

2. The programs. Following a planning session and site visits to over 20 different local apartment complexes, Econautics has identified three initial candidates where we intend to begin offering family-friendly workshops monthly and partnering with residents to design and build community gardens. 

 In addition to supply and equipment expense, we want to make this process as easy on working parents as possible, so we intend to offer a meal and fresh fruit and vegetable groceries to participants. Ideally, we want to purchase these groceries from local urban farms to help lift up the local economy.

3. The Prizes. Every gift we recieve on North Texas Giving Day helps Econautics qualify to potentially receive random additional gifts from sponsors throughout the day.

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