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    Matthew A. Hamilton
    Feb 25, 12:53pm

    Hi everyone,

    A former US Peace Corps colleague of mine, Josh Wayland, is trying to finish up a library project he and I started last year. Here is a brief introduction about the project:

    This Filipino community has been without a public library since 2000, when the building in which it was housed was destroyed by fire. This project seeks to establish a new public library, to be managed by the local government and made available to all members of the community. There is a demonstrated need within the community for such a facility, especially among high school and university students, educators, and community development workers interested in conducting research. Of course, the library will also cater to recreational readers of all ages! Local officials have pledged to convert an existing building for this project and to hire a professional librarian to manage the project. Book collections and other resources have been donated through Books For Peace and individual donors. We are seeking contributions to help purchase equipment and materials such as computers, bookshelves, and free internet access for visitors to the library.

    Original request: $2665.89. Amount still needed: $1,895.89

    To donate, follow this link: https://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=donate.contribute.donatenow&keyword=wayland

    Thank you for your help.

    -Matthew

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