By Catherine Grattan
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“Reflecting on the transformation of a parking lot into a green space including murals, seating and fresh grown food, Santa Ana resident and muralist Brian Peterson prayed the Garden of Hope would fulfill a bigger vision as a territory of hope and renewed life.
Joan Steen, one of the major supporters of this project, remarked, “It was heartwarming to see how the Garden of Hope evolved from a simple idea as a labor of love for Jesus and our neighbors.”
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