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A free library and reading room: a volunteer-led effort in San Jose

Volunteers in San Jose are raising $1,800 for a free library and reading room at Unity Park.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,152 views
Esperanza Flores
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San Jose
For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 15 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Unity Park, but no funding. We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $1,800. It will serve about 342 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in December 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 $1,800 goes: • Materials: $1,000 • Permits and inspections: $230 • Safety equipment and signage: $200 • Tools hire and delivery: $370 Thanks for reading all this. - Esperanza
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  • Rashidi Mwangi Wafula

    Sending strength, Esperanza. Your post was clear and honest

    • Aarti R. Chaudhary

      Wishing you peace, Esperanza. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bogotá.

      • Diana Anna Andreev

        Rooting for you, Esperanza. Shared this with my family. Take care.

        • Serenity G. ScottPhoto verified

          Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Likoni donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of San Jose

          • Anita Koirala

            Stay strong, Esperanza. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

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