Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
A ramp for Russell: volunteers and tools needed
Russell uses a wheelchair and cannot leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States917 views
Russell has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Russell 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Russell's family will cook lunch for the team.
I hope life is good to you.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Corpus Christi
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Allan Mabini 🇵🇭 Accepted
I live about 17 km from Corpus Christi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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So sorry you're going through this, Joyce. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Nashik