Ellen Sewell

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Ellen Sewell


Ellen is passionate about doing whatever she can to better her community. She was instrumental in the development and construction of Stringfellow Garden. From laying the walkway to building the arbor over the bench to landscaping, the garden has been her passion project.

The Stringfellow Garden is also particularly special to Ellen because of her role in helping to renovate the historic home of the park’s namesake, Mrs. Susie Stringfellow.


My Sacred Place


Stringfellow Garden, in partnership with CFNEA

Infusing pride, a sense of agency and civic engagement are the driving forces behind the creation of a Sacred Place in the City of Ashland.

Meet Another Firesoul


Robert Butler

Robert is a resident of the Buena Vista community. He works for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and works to reduce crime through a public health approach. Being a Firesoul and stewarding the Sacred Place at Buena Vista Terrace is important to him because aside from this space, the neighborhood does not have...

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