Liz Smulian's Fundraiser
Foraging, farming, and supporting food access with Concrete Jungle
Join me in giving today!
A supporter of Liz Smulian
"My final installation to match funds raised! Thank you wonderful loved ones."
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Randy Thompson
"You all are filling such a crucial need. Thanks."
A supporter of Liz Smulian
I donated in support of this campaign.
$50
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Meghna S
"Happiest of birthdays, dear Liz! What a wonderful organization to support! May your year bring bounteous joy!"
$100
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Nicholas Thompson
"CJ is an amazing organization! I have had a great experience volunteering with them and hope they continue to grow in creative ways for years to come."
$100
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Anna Kaminski
I donated in support of this campaign.
$25
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Melissa Renschler
"We love you from deep in the soil with the root vegetables to the tops of the fruit-bearing trees! Happy birthday! Love, Billy, Melissa and Zack"
$34
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Caroline Gomez-Tom
"Happy birthday, Lizzy Bear!"
$34
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Evan Thompson
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
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Lynne Borsuk
"In support of Concrete Jungle’s important work. And in honor and celebration of the phenomenal Elizabeth Smulian!"
$200
Diana Ho
"Sending lots of birthday love to you Liz!!!"
$25
A supporter of Liz Smulian
"Happy birthday Liz! "
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Molly Piersol
"Happy birthday Liz! I love you and am so in awe of your life of service. "
$100
Concrete Jungle started 14 years ago to help harvest and share the unused bounty from the 'city in the forest' with local food pantries and folks in need. I've been a volunteer for years -- picking 80+ lbs of ooey gooey plums in Cabbagetown while 8 months pregnant, delivering fresh produce to families' doorsteps during the pandemic, and helping invest in the organization's growth as a Board member. It's been amazing to be part of this joyful community committed to caring for each other and the abundance of the earth around us.
Concrete Jungle has donated 203,775 lbs of rescued produce so far in 2023 (sweet infographic below!). We also refreshed our mission in 2023 and are feeling energized as we head into a future of more FORAGING, FARMING, and supporting FOOD ACCESS in Georgia. Through everything we're doing, we're striving to donate MORE RESCUED PRODUCE to our neighbors in need. Find out more about the delicious and nutritious work Concrete Jungle does here.
While we're growing, so is the demand. The latest USDA data indicate that food insecurity is rising across the US and in Georgia, especially amongst children. Ensuring access to food - nourishing, local food - is so important.
Please consider supporting Concrete Jungle's important work to bring Georgia's bountiful produce to people in need. It's my birthday - it's the end of the year - it's the holidays - and we can all agree that we need more joyful, equitable, local, nourishing food systems in the world. Whatever motivates you to give, thank you for supporting Concrete Jungle and supporting me!
Much love to you,
Liz
PS - I'm matching gifts made to my fundraiser during my birthday week Dec 17-23 -- oh yeah!!!! -- we're in this together!
