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COMMUNITY
C O M MU NI T Y

COQUI’S “COVID” GARDEN

ote: Reading the
Npaper, tuning in
the 6:00 news, likely
Just the adds to our sense of
woe and angst. We
Right Time all need smiles dur-
ing this unique, trou-
blesome time. The
to own a piece Parmenters’ story
shows how nature and
of Ashland’s premier neighbors brightened
55+ community. one couple’s lives. It is also an example of how life could look even
after we return to “normal.”
My wife, Coqui, is from Puerto Rico, and has always wanted a raised
bed vegetable garden of her very own. Oregon’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe”
order gave me the time I needed to create “Coqui’s Garden.” This gar-
den project quickly captured the interest of our neighborhood. Each
day neighbors filled wheel barrows, loaned me tools, and offered help-
ful advice...all from six feet away! In our neighborhood, Covid-19 may
have put six feet between us, but it has drawn our hearts and friend-
ships closer together. ~Brad Parmenter

COFFEE DRINKS HELP ACCESS

THE HUMAN BEAN

n August, The Human Bean donated
Iapproximately 63,600 meals to
ACCESS from their “Give Back
Tuesdays,” through which $1 from every
drink sold during Tuesdays in August
was donated. Due to the unprecedented
demand for food, rental, and utility aid
A 55+ Community assistance in our region during the pandemic, ACCESS continues to see
needs grow among families and seniors.

Because of their commitment to the communities they serve their goal
was to provide over 60,000 meals—in one month. With that commit-
ment, plus support and generosity from the community, they were able
to exceed that goal. As they say, “Together we can make a difference.”

857 Mountain Meadows Dr. More recently, September 25 to be exact, The Human Bean locations
Ashland, Oregon 97520 of Jackson and Josephine Counties donated 100 percent of beverage
(800) 337-1301 and food sales to the ACCESS Fire Relief Fund. With sales and dona-
www.mtmeadows.com
tions, a total of $64,623.36 was raised.
The Human Bean has a long history of partnering with local organiza-
tions and giving back. They focus on building authentic human connec-
Voted America’s Best by National Council
on Senior’s Housing. tions…with a bean on top.
www.TheHumanBean.com

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