Mission Statement
The Footpath Library encourages the benefits of reading and connection by giving quality books to people experiencing homelessness.
Our Key Objectives
- To enrich the lives of people experiencing homelessness
- To increase the benefits of reading for people experiencing homelessness
- To make free books available to people experiencing homelessness
- To operate mobile libraries that stock quality, relevant books
- To raise awareness and understanding about homelessness
Potential benefits of reading for our reader friends include:
- Maintaining and improving literacy
- Mental stimulation
- Knowledge
- Reduction of stress
- Pleasure of reading a great story
- A distraction from daily life
- Connection with a past interest or other readers