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A free library and reading room for Pioneer Primary School: help our neighbors in Arlington

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a free library and reading room - we need $1,850 for materials.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States2,196 views
Harold T. Gomez
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Arlington
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 15 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Pioneer Primary School, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $860, and the remaining cost is $1,850. It will serve about 437 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in July 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 $1,850 goes: • Materials: $1,100 • Permits and inspections: $300 • Safety equipment and signage: $270 • Tools hire and delivery: $180 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Harold

  1. Quick update: $1,152 raised so far (62%). the plan for tools hire and delivery is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $696 raised so far (38%). the plan for safety equipment and signage is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $336 raised so far (18%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Addison R. Morrison

    Hang in there, Harold. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Santa Rosa.

    • Óscar N. García

      Best of luck, Harold. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care!

      • Harper M. Patterson

        Keep going, Harold. This could happen to any of us. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

        • Namukasa Dorcas Swai

          Rooting for you, Harold. Hope this works out for you.

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