Help us to make a difference in our community today

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger.

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Why donate to The Secret Garden Collective?

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    Make A Difference

    Your support helps restore shared spaces and create opportunities for learning, wellness, and connection—right where they’re needed most.

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    Turn Restoration Into Real, Daily Impact

    Donations activate classrooms, gardens, and outdoor learning spaces that are used week after week by children, families, educators, and seniors.

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    Be Part of A Solution

    Join a community-driven effort addressing real gaps in access by building safe, welcoming places people can rely on.

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Your gift supports work designed to serve the community for generations—not one-time fixes, but long-term change.

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    Fund Grassroots Work

    Support local, hands-on efforts that make a difference where it matters most.

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    Inspire Others

    Your generosity shows what’s possible and encourages others to invest in shared spaces, learning, and belonging.

What People Are Saying

Child's handprints with a red heart in the center, painted on a white background.

“Love that this abandoned school will have new life and bring amazing art, gardens and adventures to Oracle! I look forward to being a part of this creative space with an amazing vision. As a part time resident, I'm excited to have another place in Oracle that fits my life and vision for living..”

— Rene
Group of five friends standing together on a hill during sunset, embracing and enjoying the view.

“As a nonprofit that loves art, science, gardens and community we are soooo excited to become part of this collective. Thanks for making the effort to create something positive for our community. Love what you are doing!”

— Science Loves Art

Make a Donation

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful. Your support fuels progress and brings hope where it's needed most.

3% Cover the Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The Secret Garden Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donation is generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

    After you donate, you’ll receive a receipt for your records. (Please consult your tax professional for guidance on your specific situation.)

  • Your donation goes directly toward restoring and operating The Secret Garden Collective’s Oracle Schoolhouse project—transforming an abandoned historic schoolhouse into an ADA-accessible community education and service hub.

    Donations help fund things like:

    • Building rehabilitation & safety upgrades

    • ADA accessibility improvements

    • Supplies and equipment for community programs

    • Therapy and education space readiness (speech/OT/PT support)

    • Gardens and food access initiatives (including the community food forest)

    • Day-to-day operating costs that keep programs low-cost or free for local families

    Every gift helps bring services and connection closer to home for residents in Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Catalina, and SaddleBrooke.

  • Absolutely! Yes—volunteers are welcome and needed.

    There are many ways to get involved with The Secret Garden Collective, including:

    • Garden + food forest workdays (planting, watering, harvesting)

    • Schoolhouse clean-up and light rehab support (as projects are approved)

    • Community events + outreach support

    • Donations drives + supply organizing

    • Professional skills volunteering (grant support, admin help, trades, education programming)

    To volunteer, please use our Volunteer Interest Form / Contact page https://forms.gle/iK3v3i4gDsLxaWfN8 and tell us what you’d like to help with, your availability, and any special skills or tools you have.

  • Yes! We gratefully accept in-kind donations that support The Secret Garden Collective’s schoolhouse restoration, programs, and community food forest.

    Examples of helpful in-kind donations include:

    • Building and renovation materials (as approved/needed)

    • Tools and safety gear

    • Tables, chairs, shelving, storage bins

    • Educational supplies and activity materials

    • Garden supplies (soil, mulch, compost, seeds, plants, irrigation items)

    • Office and program supplies

    To make sure your donation is something we can use right away, please contact us first with a photo and brief description (link here)—and we’ll confirm drop-off or pickup details.

  • Yes. You can absolutely make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone special.

    During checkout, simply select the option to dedicate your gift and include the person’s name (and an optional message). If you’d like, we can also send an acknowledgment email to the honoree or family.

    Larger tribute gifts are also available upon request, such as sponsoring a bench with a memorial plaque or other lasting recognition opportunities. Please email us at ContactUs@TheSecretGardenCollective.com for more information.