In Nov 2018 a joint collaboration between Spaceless Gardens and ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Foundation introduced an effort to raise funds to complete the restroom facility at the St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Centre.
The fund raising was a great success and the organizations ware able to add 26 new members to its community outreach initiatives.
The community outreach challenge started back in Nov 2018 and encouraged community members to contribute $100 to help the organizations complete the restroom and contribute toward having a long term healthier choice for selecting their organic produce.
The effort to raise $2200 was a success within 1 month of the challenge initiation and amounted to accumulating $2600 of which was contributed to add up to the total amount of $2970 that was actually needed to compete the restroom structure at the center.
Members that contributed were presented with a start up package with samples of what was produced at the Agricultural Center. Members will also receive a membership card that will grant them special privileges throughout the year of 2019 such as:
● 10%-20% off organic produce
● Monthly free herbal Bush Tea Herbs and info on how to use them for personal health benefits
● VIP access to Exclusive community events in the future
● One Free Veggie Burger, Wrap or Smoothie, 1 time per month for the entire year of 2019
- For businesses or entrepreneurs : Monthly Advertising 1×4 space in Cultural Xpressìon News-Magazine based on their contribution.
- 10% Discounts from Network Electronic and Store Distributers
Members will be able to renew their membership every year which funds will be used toward compensated volunteer opportunities for the under privilege, facility upgrades and community outreach needs.
The community outreach challenge was more then a fund raising, its was an effort to see how members of surrounding communities can come together socially and make a difference in their or someone else’s community without us having to put all the burdens or complaints on local government. The challenge proved that their are community members out their that are not just sitting and waiting on government to make a change for them, but if the opportunities are presented, some are willing to do even as little or as much as they can to see the mission, objective or community outreach efforts a reality.
Now that the structure for the restroom is completed the final phase of installing the washing station, toilet and shower needed to facilitate community members and volunteers that come to assist and give a helping hand to the farm will be the next step. The restroom will also be use by students in times of educational programs and visitors of the Island who seek the Green Foot Print as they travel the Caribbean.
The St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center will be a facility focused on creating education programs and social activities toward stimulating the development and sustainability of agricultural production and awareness for country St Maarten.
ECO SXM is pleased to announce that they will soon be adding an Arts & Crafts Wooden Carpentry workshop that will be also utilized for educational purposes. The creation of a carpenters corner can assist with creating wood works such as St Maarten Made Crafts, Grow Boxes, Cabinets and even assist in times of roof repairs post disasters. Building back a resilient community by the community is the best way out, and building public private partnerships is the future towards sustaining these stronger resilient communities, Wyatte mentioned.
ECO St Maarten will soon be open to the general public more information to be released soon.
ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Centre is a Development project founded by Mr Denicio Wyatte of Spaceless Gardens and Powered by ECO SXM Agricultural Research and Development Foundation. The project has been supported by organizations such as Prins Bernhard Cultuur Fonds, UNDP, UNESCO, BAK, VSA, Spaceless Gardens, Island Real Estate, Accessible Ventures, Wattzz Publishing, Abu G Shwarma, SXM Optical, STM Shipping, St Maarten Chamber of Commerce, The Tweede Kamer and 26 Community Members.
”We must remember that no one is promised tomorrow. So once we’re in the right place, at the right time, to do the right thing, then it must mean that we are actually chosen to make a difference Today.” – Wyatte President ECO SXM
Interested in Becoming a member of ECO St Maarten Agricultural Research and Development Center in 2019 ? There are 24 more slots available. Please contact +1721 553-6300 or added this network number to your WhatsApp +1721 524-4733 for more information.
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