Hello friends and family,

I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my Eagle Scout Project. Becoming an Eagle Scout has been a goal of mine for years, and this project represents the leadership, service, and dedication I've worked hard to develop throughout my scouting journey, ever since I started as a Cub Scout. This project means so much to me because it's not just about earning a rank - it's about giving back to my community in a lasting and meaningful way.

For my Eagle Scout Project, I am planning to refurbish the mulch on a playground at a preschool/community church called Shepard of Life Church in Whittier, CA. I will also be completely renovating the church's prayer garden. This includes removing old plants and adding new ones, creating a walkway with bender board around the garden, refurbishing the prayer garden sign, planting new flowers, adding a cross, and getting rid of unwanted fungi growing under the benches. I also plan to fix a broken prayer stone and install picket fencing to create a formal entrance for the garden. These improvements will help create a welcoming and peaceful space for church members and preschoolers to reflect, pray, and connect.

The funds raised will go toward purchasing mulch, bender board, paint, materials for repairs, fencing, and food and water for the volunteers who will be working on the project. Your support directly contributes to making this vision a reality. Every donation, no matter the amount, brings me one step closer to completing a project that will serve others for years to come. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in me and my journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. Thank you for being part of this project along with me.

- Julian Villegas