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A covered market stall space: a volunteer-led effort in Üsküdar
A community-led a covered market stall space at the old Acacia bus depot that will serve 106 neighbors.
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For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a covered market stall space. This year a group of 15 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Acacia bus depot, but no funding.
We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $450.
It will serve about 106 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in December 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 $450 goes:
• Materials: $210
• Permits and inspections: $65
• Safety equipment and signage: $90
• Tools hire and delivery: $85
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- İsmail
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help İsmail?
Thank you. If you're in Üsküdar I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 26 people at work. All the best.
your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Üsküdar.
More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Üsküdar.
Good luck, İsmail. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted