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A free library and reading room: a volunteer-led effort in Rio de Janeiro

Volunteers in Rio de Janeiro are raising $150 for a free library and reading room at Freedom Park.

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Vanessa Isabela Medeiros
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Rio de Janeiro
For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 10 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Freedom Park, but no funding. We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $150. It will serve about 285 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in November and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $150 goes: • Safety equipment and signage: $45 • Tools hire and delivery: $50 • Permits and inspections: $55 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Vanessa
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  • Yash A. Jadeja

    Rooting for you, Vanessa. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Shrijana Singh

      Sending good thoughts, Vanessa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

      • Noah R. Dixon

        stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Birmingham

        • Angel R. Martinez

          Wishing you the best, Vanessa. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

          • Aurora D. JenkinsID verified

            thinking of you and your family, Vanessa. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Manila

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