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The old Freedom bus depot needs a community fridge - Kevin's neighborhood project

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a community fridge - we need $3,500 for materials.

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Kevin G. Franklin
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Albany
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 12 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Freedom bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $3,500. It will serve about 89 people, including local farmers and market traders. 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 $3,500 goes: • Materials: $2,750 • Safety equipment and signage: $380 • Tools hire and delivery: $370 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Kevin
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  • Allan C. Galang

    Keep going, Kevin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Rio de Janeiro

    • Young-ja Eun-ji KangAddress verifiedID verified

      Hope it all works out, Kevin. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

      • Courtney Miller

        You're not alone, Kevin. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

        • Chebet Winnie Kigozi

          good luck. Great idea, hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

          • Lakshmi D. Mudaliar

            reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Chicago this morning. Thinking of Albany

            • Hatem Hussein Jaber

              sending strength, Kevin. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

              • Dipa Nirmala Sharma

                Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                • Sumbal Rubina Niazi

                  Praying for you, Kevin. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

                  • Ghassan Karim Radwan

                    Sending love. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                    • Dhanalakshmi F. Nadar

                      You're not alone, Kevin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Paris

                      • Rodrigo C. VegaPhoto verified

                        rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

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