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A covered market stall space: a volunteer-led effort in Ciudad de México
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a covered market stall space - we need $250 for materials.
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For five years the neighborhood has asked for a covered market stall space. This year a group of 10 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Jacaranda Park, but no funding.
We have received donated soil and plants, and the remaining cost is $250.
It will serve about 270 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. 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.
Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered.
Where the $250 goes:
• Permits and inspections: $55
• Tools hire and delivery: $85
• Safety equipment and signage: $110
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Sending love, Dolores. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Praying for you, Dolores. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Thinking of you, Dolores. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dolores!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. permits and inspections is the biggest at $55. Fair thing to want to know.
sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Anaheim.
Stay strong, Dolores. Hope you get there. Love from Coyoacán.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
thinking of you and your family. Great idea, hope you get there. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too