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A rainwater harvesting system for the old Lotus bus depot: help our neighbors in El Paso

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a rainwater harvesting system - we need $3,000 for materials.

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Joyce N. Hayes
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El Paso
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 21 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Lotus bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $3,000. It will serve about 279 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in September 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 $3,000 goes: • Materials: $2,050 • Permits and inspections: $280 • Safety equipment and signage: $290 • Tools hire and delivery: $380 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Stay strong. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Seongnam.

    • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near El Paso.

      • Joyce N. HayesOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in El Paso I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

    • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Blessings

      • Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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