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Let's build a free library and reading room together in Epe

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a free library and reading room - we need $300 for materials.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Lagos, Nigeria1,363 views
Sade Jimoh
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Epe
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 12 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Maple Park, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $300. It will serve about 109 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in June 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. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $300 goes: โ€ข Permits and inspections: $15 โ€ข Materials: $210 โ€ข Tools hire and delivery: $75 With deep gratitude, Sade

Updates from Sade

  1. Thank you all. We're at 125% now ($376). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. 50% there. I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. Thank you.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 66% funded and I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.

  • Hana Layla Hamdan ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20
  • Laura Rodriguez ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Mansi H. Naik ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $54

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Sade all day after reading this.โ€

  • Esteban B. Benรญtez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $100

    โ€œBlessings. Shared with friends too. - Zapopanโ€

  • Zoe C. Hendricks ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $47
  • Roman White ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Mikhail Danylo Tarasov ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

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  • has the permit been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

    • Sade JimohOwnerAnswer

      I do, the permit is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. It helps to be asked.

  • more neighborhoods should do this. God bless

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sade.

      • Sade JimohOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. permits and inspections is the big one at $15, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

      • How is Sade doing now?

        • Thinking of you and your family, Sade. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Epe.

          • Yogesh F. VaradarajanAddress verified

            Hope things get better soon, Sade. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

            • praying for you, Sade. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

              • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sade?

                • Sade JimohOwnerAnswer

                  Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about permits and inspections, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

              • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Athens.

                • Rahim Anisur KabirPhoto verified

                  Good luck. I hope things turn around soon.

                  • Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                    • praying for you, Sade. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in.

                      • hope things get better soon. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Thinking of Epe.

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