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A free library and reading room for Sycamore Primary School: help our neighbors in Fort Worth

A community-led a free library and reading room at Sycamore Primary School that will serve 499 neighbors.

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Elias Carpenter
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Fort Worth
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 18 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Sycamore Primary School, but no funding. We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $3,250. It will serve about 499 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. 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 $3,250 goes: • Permits and inspections: $130 • Materials: $2,700 • Tools hire and delivery: $420 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Elias

  1. We're at 0% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for permits and inspections is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $30 raised so far (1%). I made the first payment toward tools hire and delivery. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Fort Worth: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 0% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Zinhle W. Cloete 🇿🇦 · $15
  • Valérie Manon Brunet 🇫🇷 · $5

    “My brother told me about this one. - Rennes”

  • Elijah D. Cunningham 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Be well. My neighbor told me about this one. - Anaheim”

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  • Colton R. HendersonID verified

    hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

    $30 raised of $3,250

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