SISU Little Free Library Project During the summer of 2020, amidst the nationwide lockdown, the SISU participants were tasked with developing a community service project that addressed a social need while working within the current social and public health climate in the City. Reflecting on their own interests and needs, as well as those of their children and younger siblings, they identified literacy education as an area they wished to focus on. Through research and regional connections, SISU came across the Little Free Library Project. With SISU’s experience building affordable housing, the Little Free Library Project was the perfect fit. Since early September, a small team of proven-risk Lawrence young people have been working with SISU’s Construction team to design and build the libraries. They have worked with the SISU Outreach Team to recruit businesses to sponsor the libraries in locations around the City with an eventual goal of 50 Libraries. 197 Parker Street 394 Broadway LAWRENCE PROSPERA FY’2020–2021 ANNUAL REPORT 96 East Haverhill St 107 Essex St Lowell & Margin St PAGE 5
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