The Vines Of Life

The Vines Of Life

I had the unique pleasure of joining a new volunteer group in Binghamton, NY, called Vines! This is a non-profit organization at 42 Chenango St, in the Presbyterian Church! It is a gathering of over 20 people who are together in running a garden growing club around the Southern Tier, and provide fresh earth grown food for the entire area, for needy families, disabled folks, and anyone who wants to be a part of it! There are gardens to take part in, if you desire. You can even have your own garden, if you want. Also, many volunteer opportunities, exist within Vines structure, and anyone, even with disabilities can take part in that! Led by retired lawyer Amy Shapiro, who has been running this organization for just about 5 years now, she stated that, of course, the program could never last without all it's amazing volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Anthony with Vines on FB. Easy to find. He is a very very nice gentleman, and will be very kind, and take great care of you, and find you some work! Danny Morales, another young man, with a great head on his shoulder, and huge heart, is running many aspects of the organization. Be sure to contact, and speak with him as well. If you are in need of fresh garden quality products, locally, contact Vines for more information. Even if you want to purchase your own food, that is also an option, and you are allowed to use your EBT Card for these awesome fresh grown products, that can help change your diet, and your health, and make us all a healthier area of individuals! Binghamton, is known as one of the most overweight areas in the Country, according to previous online news sources. Let's help Vines change that symbol! Amy Shapiro stated, “We want you the way you are”, to establish a new way of life, closer to the land and each other, and to help change the world, in becoming a closer community through growth! Jason Garnar, running for local County Executive attended this small event, and partook in the delicious garden grown food, and soups, and was very active in speaking with everyone involved, and had a huge smile on his face the whole time. He engaged with clapping, and ate his entire meal, while sitting next to me. How could we not finish such delicious, healthy food? Jason Garnar was very kind in meeting me, and listening to my endeavors for our New Agency, and asked for us to follow him. Mr. Garnar, you proved to me today, that you are a prime candidate for County Executive, and we are proud to follow you on FB! We hope to meet and work with you in the near future! I imagine Vines was very encouraged to see a future politician, and the newest hit online news agency at it's meeting. They definitely mentioned their excitement in the well attended gathering. Vines also reaches out to local farms and distributors, as well. Coming up very soon in June is their Annual Community Spring Dinner, which is hugely attended, and all the food is made with the gardens produce straight from the ground to your plate! Last year, they took in $15,000 in funding. This event, with raffles, and silent auction, is $90 per couple, $45 per person now, with the price at $50 at the door. Remlik's Restaurant in downtown Binghamton, a high class 5 star restaurant, donates it's time and staff to this huge event, and cooks the produce themselves. Be sure to attend this well attended event 6/21/2016, and be sure to grab your tickets now, while they are still available! This article hopes to spread the word, and pack the place to the point of no return! Many of the leaders spoke at the meeting I and Jason Garnar attended, and they gave in depth explanations of how it all works. Just contact them on FB, or find their number their, and call them for your volunteer opportunity today. High School Students, should take advantage of this opportunity to fulfill their community work requirements for graduation! What a way to help others, get healthy! Vines is helping the lives of others, in a beautiful, splendid, and delicious way!

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Colin Bruce Munro Wood

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