Short updates: what we did, who showed up, and what we learned. No press kit language.
July 18, 2026
Nine neighbours and six teens replaced three raised beds that had warped over the dry season. We planted spinach, beans, and herbs meant for Saturday shared meals. The cost was timber, soil, and one long morning. The result: beds that should last two more seasons and a few teens who now know how to square a corner.
July 5, 2026
The Monday/Wednesday reading circle has now run without a cancelled week for six months. Average attendance: 14 children. Mid-term assessments show gains for most regulars, especially those who started furthest behind. We are not expanding the group size yet; we are training two new volunteer tutors so quality holds.
June 22, 2026
Twelve teens practised interviews with three local employers who gave an afternoon. Feedback was blunt and useful: eye contact, clearer answers about availability, stronger questions from the teens themselves. We will repeat this in November.
June 8, 2026
Eleven adults completed the basic digital & literacy track. Eight now have a working email and a one-page CV. Three asked to stay on as classroom helpers, exactly the kind of return we hope for.
May 30, 2026
We paused a midweek craft evening after two months of thin attendance. Materials were redirected to the open studio on Sundays, where people already gather. Stopping is part of stewardship.
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