Helping the Greenhouses
SEEKING DONATIONS FOR GREENHOUSE FURNISHINGS
$454.18 = 2 Shelf Wall Display - Need=10 8
$1700 = 4'x8' Plant Bench - Need = 5
$250 = Contributing Donation
Any donation above $250 will be acknowledged on a plaque
(or similiar display at the Greenhouse), in press releases and social media).
Thank you for your Donations!
CONSTRUCTION NEARING COMPLETION
Construction on Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse began about one year ago and is scheduled to be completed late spring 2023/early summer 2023.
There are two greenhouses connected with the “Link Building.” In the photo below the “Grow” greenhouse is on the left and will be used for growing plants. The “Gather” greenhouse, on the right, will be used for children’s gardening classes, events and small parties.

RIBBON CUTTING
We will be having our ribbon cutting in late spring 2023/early summer 2023 and are seeking donations towards furnishings. Each building is delivered empty and we need benches for plants, shelves, tables, chairs, etc.
SEEKING FURNITURE DONATIONS
Read below and Click here for our “Furnishing Appeal Packet.” to see the specifics of what we are asking for. You can donate a piece of furniture or part of a piece of furniture. We will properly acknowledge all donations, including plaques on the items, press releases and social media. We will also make sure to invite all benefactors to our grand opening ceremony.
"GATHER Greenhouse"
This is the floor plan of the “Gather” Greenhouse.
We need tables, chairs, storage, shelves and item to fit out a small kitchenette.

“GROW” Greenhouse
This is the floor plan of the “Grow” Greenhouse. We need benches and shelves.
Click here for our “Furnishing Appeal Packet.”
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Other donations beyond furnishings will help fund our community programs.
Funding for the construction of the greenhouses was obtained with a combination of private donations and grants. Long-term maintenance and operating costs will be funded by support from the City of New Rochelle (utilities and insurance), grants for environmental programming, private donations, fund raising activities (e.g. plant and birdseed sales) and by fees arising from small events and persons or groups who want to plant and grow in the greenhouses.
Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse will have two part-time staff employees including a Executive Director (20 hours/week) and an Greenhouse Manager (20 hours/week.) In addition to staffing, we will have expenses related to running the buildings including electricity, heating, water, phone/internet, web maintenance, insurance, plant supplies, educational material and literature. Thank you in advance for your support.
Funding for the construction of the greenhouses was obtained with a combination of private donations and grants. Long-term maintenance and operating costs will be funded by support from the City of New Rochelle (utilities and insurance), grants for environmental programming, private donations, fund raising activities (e.g. plant and birdseed sales) and by fees arising from small events and persons or groups who want to plant and grow in the greenhouses.
Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse will have two part-time staff employees including a Director (20 hours/week) and an Educator (30 hours/week.) In addition to staffing, we will have expenses related to running the buildings including electricity, heating, water, phone/internet, web maintenance, insurance, plant supplies, educational material and literature.
We use PayPal for direct donations.
(a PayPal account is not needed to use this option)
Hundreds of children will soon learn about gardening and plants at our greenhouse and we are thrilled that we are so close to opening.
You can mail a check to “Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse” c/o Millie Radonjic-Ilich, 23 Argyll Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
The trustees of the Gwendolen Appleyard Trust Fund for New Rochelle Charities chose Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, Inc. for a Matching Challenge Grant totaling $20,000 in year 1 (2016-2017), $15,000 in year 2 (2017-2018) and $10,000 in year 3 for the replacement/renovation and maintenance for the Greenhouse in Hudson Park New Rochelle. We have met those totals and are grateful for their support. Those grants are now closed.
Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse, Inc. 501(c)(3)
P.O. Box 236, New Rochelle, NY 10804.