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Build a wheelchair ramp for Savannah in San Jose

Help Savannah regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇺🇸 California, United States405 views
Denise B. Norwood
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San Jose
Savannah has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Savannah 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 six hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Savannah's family will cook lunch for the team. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in San Jose
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Srinivas L. Mudaliar 🇮🇳

    I live about 20 km from San Jose. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Aarati Sangita Sharma🇳🇵Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Joshua Gutierrez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

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

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    Amazing support system

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

  • Patience Mavis Zakaria🇬🇭Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Joshua T. Myers🇬🇧Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Made me feel heard

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

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  • Susana E. Franco

    Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Bekasi but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

    • Irfan Javed

      best of luck, Denise. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

      • Esteban D. Romero

        Rooting for you, Denise. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Riverside.

        • Esteban P. Cortés

          Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

          • Araceli W. Rodríguez

            Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in San Francisco this morning.

            • Henry HoffmanPhoto verified

              Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 7 people at work. Thinking of San Jose.

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