Madison Avenue Community Garden at Story Church Celebrates Dedication
Madison Avenue Community Garden @ Story Church, situated in the Cudell neighborhood at 9909 Madison Avenue, was officially opened with a ribbon cutting on May 17.
Diab Dar-Issa, Garden Leader and member of Coalition for a Better Cleveland, provided a brief history of the garden and a vision of community building.
Diab stated: “The garden will further anchor Story Church within the community.” The opening ceremony included congratulations and encouragement from Northwest Neighborhood CDC Director of Collaboration, Emily Bischoff. Ward 15 Councilperson, Jenny Spencer, recognized the gardeners for their tenacity to see their vision to reality.
Lisa Thomas, Director of Twice Blessed Free Store, and Pastor Paul Bennett of Rocky River United Methodist Church dedicated the garden!