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This resolution heartily congratulates the City of Florence and its Office of Planning and Community Development for receiving the 2026 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award for their innovative Literacy Gardens project at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. This award specifically recognizes the exemplary use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are federal grants aimed at improving the quality of life in low- to moderate-income communities. The Literacy Gardens project, which includes an outdoor classroom for young children and a peaceful reading garden for all ages with amenities like Wi-Fi, addresses a critical community need for accessible, safe, and technology-enabled spaces for learning and connection, particularly for residents facing barriers like limited broadband or suitable study areas. The project was a collaborative effort, combining $120,000 in CDBG funds with over $250,000 in private donations and community support, and is celebrated for its contribution to lifelong learning and downtown vitality.

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