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A solar-powered water pump: a volunteer-led effort in Ciudad de México
Volunteers in Ciudad de México are raising $700 for a solar-powered water pump at Harmony Primary School.
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For three years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 24 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Harmony Primary School, but no funding.
We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $700.
It will serve about 130 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in November 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 $700 goes:
• Materials: $430
• Permits and inspections: $90
• Safety equipment and signage: $50
• Tools hire and delivery: $130
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Julieta
Updates from Julieta
21% there. the plan for materials is now scheduled. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the plan for safety equipment and signage is now scheduled.
Quick update: $94 raised so far (13%). I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
- Aiden F. Hanson 🇺🇸 · $50
“Thought of Julieta all day after reading this. - Hialeah”
- Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $50
- Kristine N. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $44
- Nida Nida Sandhu 🇵🇰 · $25
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Best of luck, Julieta. Shared this with my family. All the best.
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Mexicali.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
praying for you, Julieta. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Wollongong.
Sending strength, Julieta. Great idea, hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.