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A ramp for Lorenzo: volunteers and tools needed

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Syracuse.

🇺🇸 Syracuse, New York, United States190 views
Silvia D. Rivera
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Syracuse
Lorenzo has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Lorenzo can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair. The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two. The ramp has to meet the local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate eight hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Lorenzo's family will cook lunch for the team. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Syracuse
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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People who offered to help

  • Shantel Brown 🇯🇲

    I live about 15 km from Syracuse. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Free this month.

  • Kinsley L. Ortega 🇺🇸

    I live about 19 km from Syracuse. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Lahiru Kamal Nanayakkara🇱🇰Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Anisa Sri Mahendra🇮🇩Verified helper
    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.

  • Nora B. King🇺🇸Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Anna Marina Petrov

    Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Syracuse.

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