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A community fridge for Acacia Park: help our neighbors in Niterói

Volunteers in Niterói are raising $1,000 for a community fridge at Acacia Park.

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Adriana Simone Bastos
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Niterói
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 10 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Acacia Park, but no funding. We have received donated soil and plants, and the remaining cost is $1,000. It will serve about 253 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. 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 $1,000 goes: • Materials: $910 • Permits and inspections: $50 • Safety equipment and signage: $40 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Adriana
#community#volunteer-led#neighborhood

Updates from Adriana

  1. Quick update: $439 raised so far (44%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $429 raised so far (43%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Frank Meier 🇩🇪 · $419

    “Every little bit. From Regensburg with love. - Regensburg”

  • Ricardo W. Galindo 🇪🇸 · $30
  • Netsanet Yeshi Mekonnen 🇪🇹 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Rasha Manal Shaker 🇲🇦 · $10

Reviews

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  • Jakkrit Kittisak Wongprasert🇹🇭Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Bello Yinka Daramola🇳🇬Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Perla K. Pangilinan🇵🇭Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Hussein Walid Nabulsi🇸🇦Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Rizwan Waqas Qazi🇵🇰Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Josiah A. Taylor

    Keep going, Adriana. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Asher B. Yates

      Thinking of you and your family, Adriana. Hope you get there.

      • Iresha Oshadi Bandara

        Hope it all works out, Adriana. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

        • Modupe Lilian Odukoya

          hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Alicante donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

          • Christian L. Thomas

            Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted

            $499 raised of $1,000

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