FormLA Teams Support Youth in Replanting Fruit Trees and Hope
In May of 2014, the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) and Fallen Fruit broke ground on a MacArthur Park area beautification project to feed and inspire the surrounding community. Youth attending HOLA planted 30 dwarf fruit trees, creating the first Los Angeles urban fruit trail from Vermont to Alvarado. Soon after the youth completed the initial planting, vandals destroyed their work, breaking and uprooting trees.
FormLA Landscaping teams are working with HOLA youth to ensure the project’s success. If you’d like to join us in supporting the vision and hopes and HOLA youth, you can make donations to HOLA, volunteer with planting, or simply enjoy and tell your friends about the urban fruit trail!
About the Heart of Los Angeles
HOLA provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities. Located in the Rampart District of Los Angeles, HOLA serves youth often surrounded by poverty, crime and hopelessness, providing the most vulnerable youth with a chance to succeed in life. HOLA youth have a 100 percent graduation rate. The organization has a unique relationship with the LA City Recreation and Parks Department that helps them provide kids with safe, green places to play year round.
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