To our East Side Freedom Library community,
We write to you today as the Board of Directors of the East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) to share important news about a staff leadership transition and the path ahead.
As many of you may know, the library is undergoing a staff leadership transition. After thoughtful consideration, the Board has made the decision to hire an interim executive director as we move through this period of change. We are committed to continuing our work towards solidarity, justice, and equity for all. We want to share more with you about what’s happening at ESFL:
- We have experienced a change in staff leadership, and our board, staff, and interim executive director will guide us through this period of transition.
- Like many small nonprofit organizations, we are facing a shift in funding stability. While these changes bring challenges, we are focused on staying connected with our supporters, assessing our capacity, and reprioritizing our work as needed.
- We know that this is a time when we will need welcoming spaces to gather, to labor together for justice, and to continue building solidarity. East Side Freedom Library is committed to serving our community in these ways.
We understand that you, our communities, are the heart of this organization, and we value the continued support and collaboration we have with you—whether you are a volunteer, a community member, a coalition partner, a labor ally, or donor.
We hope that you’ll stay engaged and continue to work alongside us to build the world we want to see.
In solidarity,
The Board of Directors
East Side Freedom Library