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A solar-powered water pump for the Liberty vacant lot: help our neighbors in Thane

Volunteers in Thane are raising $600 for a solar-powered water pump at the Liberty vacant lot.

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Naresh F. Dhillon
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Thane
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 28 volunteers, including local mothers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Liberty vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $600. It will serve about 492 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in July 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 $600 goes: • Materials: $490 • Permits and inspections: $35 • Tools hire and delivery: $75 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Naresh

  1. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($226). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  • Abdullah Amir Tawfik 🇲🇦 · $5
  • Cesar T. Legaspi 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Manee Yupin Buranasiri 🇹🇭 · $25
  • Marilyn H. Leonard 🇺🇸 · $9
  • Gemma K. Uy 🇵🇭 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Hope the July deadline works out. - Manila”

  • Gaurav P. Chaturvedi 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Rooting for you. Hope the July deadline works out. - Hyderabad”

  • Wambui Joyce Rashidi 🇰🇪 · $5
  • Pablo R. Fernández 🇺🇸 · $35
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Sending love. Thought of Naresh all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Basma Rania Tawfik 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Waweru Athumani Nakamya 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Fatima Sana Mirza 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Faith C. Hoffman 🇬🇧 · $20
  • José Rafael Santos 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Noa Sivan David 🇮🇱 · $50

    “Best of luck. Thought of Naresh all day after reading this. - Tel Aviv”

  • Thanawat Saelim 🇹🇭 · $25
  • Rafael Farias 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Sending love. I'm in Belo Horizonte, thinking of you.”

  • Rashid Hussain Zardari 🇵🇰 · $76
  • Long Huy Do 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Cesar R. Galang 🇵🇭 · $20

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  • Jana Katharina Schäfer🇩🇪Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Luciana Regina Santana🇧🇷Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Weerasak Chanchai Sombat🇹🇭Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Priyanka R. Srinivasan🇮🇳Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Outstanding person

    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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  • I hope things turn around soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Jeddah.

    • shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Bakersfield but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Bakersfield.

      • Keep going, Naresh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • hang in there, Naresh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

          • Sending love, Naresh. Shared it with a few friends. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Keep going, Naresh. I hope things turn around soon.

              • more neighborhoods should do this. I hope July is when things finally get easier

                $510 raised of $600

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