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

Volunteers in Taguig are raising $450 for a free library and reading room at the Harmony vacant lot.

🇵🇭 Philippines458 views
Edgardo S. Mendoza
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Taguig
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 9 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Harmony vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $450. It will serve about 97 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $450 goes: • Materials: $220 • Permits and inspections: $65 • Safety equipment and signage: $90 • Tools hire and delivery: $75 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Edgardo

  1. 95% there. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. - Edgardo

Donations

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  • Joaquín A. Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $202.50
  • Liam Wallin 🇸🇪 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Doris Hamilton 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Bruna Vasconcelos 🇧🇷 · $36
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $35

    “Good luck. Only $35 but hope it helps. - Depok”

  • Piper A. Byrd 🇬🇧 · $28

    “Thought of Edgardo all day after reading this. - London”

  • Ama Rebecca Mensah 🇬🇭 · $25

    “Stay strong. Thought of Edgardo all day after reading this. - Accra”

  • Lorena J. Salazar 🇨🇴 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Hope the October deadline works out. - Bogotá”

  • Meenakshi N. Hegde 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Brooks H. Le 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Kunle Mba 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Rahim Sajib Sikder 🇧🇩 · $10

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  • Hye-jin Sun-hee Min🇰🇷Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Kai Xie🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Pavel Habib Alam🇧🇩Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Palesa D. CloetePhoto verified

    Keep going, Edgardo. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

    $611.50 raised of $450

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