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A solar-powered water pump for the old Harmony bus depot: help our neighbors in Campinas

A community-led a solar-powered water pump at the old Harmony bus depot that will serve 241 neighbors.

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Lorena Ferreira
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Campinas
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 26 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Harmony bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $220, and the remaining cost is $800. It will serve about 241 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in October 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. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $800 goes: • Permits and inspections: $80 • Materials: $660 • Tools hire and delivery: $60 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Lorena

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Lorena?

    • Lorena FerreiraOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about permits and inspections, advice is welcome too.

  • good luck. Shared it with a few friends. After 27 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Sherbrooke.

    • Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • sending good thoughts, Lorena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best

        • Hope this works out for you. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

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