Small Actions Can Create Big Changes
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The YuMe tree has been planted
and dedicated! |
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 Roots & Dreams, The YuMe Tree and
Garden is a public art project in Southeast Washington, DC, developed
by the non-profit Corner Store. It involves more than a thousand children, hundreds of Capitol Hill neighbors, and
several elementary schools. The centerpiece is a 28 foot long and 14 foot high glass and tile mosaic
YuMe Tree set on the long north-facing wall of the
12th & E Street
CVS/pharmacy
in Southeast DC. |
Melwood Horticultural
Training center will design and
plant a 60-foot potted garden along the wall
beneath the tree. Originally conceived in 2001, the initiative was driven forward to its completion in the Fall of 2003 through generous financial sponsorship and voluntary contributions of time and talent. The YuMe tree was formally unveiled on 4 October. See how you can still help.
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 Roots & Dreams reflects the mission of the Corner Store.
The roots reflect family and community ties to the project, while the
dreams are the aspirations and goals of that community -- as symbolized by
the words written on each of the "Dreams" tiles that will form the background of
the YuMe Tree. Neighborhood kids are active participants in
transforming a bare wall into something extraordinary. Building a
mosaic tree from over a thousand three-inch tiles demonstrates that small actions
can create big changes. We hope that experience stays with
them, that they’re able to bring their own children to the wall and still find
their names.
Please stay in touch through this web site. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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