A Story of Progress: Man Donates Empty Field to His Town So it Can Be Made Community Orchard | A Sign of Progress
A Story of Progress: Man Donates Empty Field to His Town So it Can Be Made Community Orchard | A Sign of Progress Why this story matters: Amid constant bad news, it’s important to highlight examples of progress that rarely make the front page. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to philanthropy, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Skylar Zilka – via Unsplash When Mr. Michel Éprinchard inherited a large empty field in Western France, he didn’t think much of it. Overgrown with weeds and childhood memories of walks along the tree line, for a long time neither he nor anyone else in his family had any interest in developing it. That all changed with a change of his heart, when he had the idea to donate the entire land parcel to the town of his childhood—provided the mayor and council promised to turn it into a fruit orchard and community garden that the whole town could benefit from. Would you like to read more good news about Philanthropy , France , Community , Donation , Generosity , and Land ? Mr. Éprinchard warned the municipality of Clussais-la-Pommerai…