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People in the News

Thursday, November 6, 2025

People in the News

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Debbie Allen and pro athletes celebrate Citi Garden’s first harvest with students

Children show off veggies raised for their first harvest.
Children show off veggies raised for their first harvest.

A celebration of the newly established 4,000-square-foot garden and athletic field at an Alliance College-Ready Public Schools campus aimed at giving families and students the knowledge and resources they need to live healthier lives. Over 300 Alliance teachers, students, and family members gathered to celebrate the opening of the first Citi Garden and its first harvest.

The day’s festivities included tours of the new garden, opening remarks, a performance by the Alliance Luskin Choir & Dance Group, cooking demonstrations, a performance by the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, and ProCamps events with professional athletes DeAndre Jordan (LA Clippers) and Shannon Boxx (Chicago Red Stars).