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Follow on Google News | Community Leaders to Unite Woodland Terrace Community for “Peace Garden” GroundbreakingYouth ravaged by the recurrent violent crime in Southeast, Washington, D.C. are being given the gift of gardening as Beautiful U and Vegan In The Hood partner with several organizations to conduct the groundbreaking for their Peace Garden.
By: Beautiful U Yes U Peace Garden participants will have the opportunity to scorch a few calories with a trainer-led physical fitness session, receive free health screenings and be a part of the greatly anticipated Peace Garden ribbon cutting ceremony. Children will be guided through the planting process, during which they will get to plant various items in the Peace Garden, including small trees in memory of lost loved ones. The groundbreaking is slated to draw out various dignitaries, activists and volunteers along with several guest performers and a live DJ. Activities will take place at 2351 Ainger Pl. SE, Washington, D.C. beginning at 11:30 a.m. Contact Treona Kelty for additional information at treona.kelty@ Read what people are saying about #WoodlandTerracePeaceGarden, and join the conversation! About Beautiful U Yes U Beautiful U Yes U was created by Tre’ona Kelty who is known in the community as Ms. Tree. The missionof BUYU is to enhance the quality of life for younger children, youth and families in underserved communities and to provide them with a safe place to establish and build self-esteem, self-love and self-awareness while assisting them in becoming productive, enterprising citizens of the community. BUYU, established in 2007, was also created to empower and guide women and girls through the healing process from abuse, unhealthy relationships and self-hate. BUYU focuses on building strong personal foundations by affording women and girls a confidential space to be open, honest and vulnerable during their healing process. We serve as an institution to assist participants with attaining their goals. Currently, program offerings are held at Benning Terrace located in the Southeast Quadrant of Ward 7 and Woodland Terrace located in Ward 8 in the Southeast Quadrant of the District. About Vegan In The Hood Vegan In The Hood is a collaboration between Beautiful U Yes U and V’s Vegan cuisine. Chef V offers free vegan cooking classes and a food pantry for the Benning Terrace and Woodland Terrace residents. This program was designed to offer healthy eating options while feeding and educating the community. End
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