Hi All! I have been receiving many messages per information on community gardens. Therefore, I hereby summarize some important issues:

1. Get under the umbrella of a local chapter of a fraternal

organization (Kiwanis, Optimist, Rotary, et.al.)

2. Get a community-based committee operational ASAP and be sure to include professionals, such as finance officers from banks, attorneys, doctors & dentists, board members of

corporations (all local people), etc. Do not make your committee too large and unwieldy (for decision-making).

3. Design a simplistic logo and print up business stationery

so you can solicit funds from businesses.

4. Get your not-for-profit or nonprofit status from the IRS,

whichever ID is best for your organization. It is not necessary to obtain a 501(c)(3) status unless your project is large.

5. Give presentations to community organizations and neighborhood associations.

These are just a few ideas. Also check http://www.horthelp.com and click on "Links" and then click on American Community Gardening Association.