A town council launched a small community garden project in an empty lot near the public library. At first, the organizers had little money, so they could not build many new facilities. Even so, they had a little support from local residents, who donated seeds, tools, and several hours of volunteer work. That small amount of help was enough to keep the project alive during its earliest stage.
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What does the author suggest by contrasting “little money” with “a little support” in the first paragraph?