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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Inés

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in La Plata.

🇦🇷 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina417 views
Rubén J. Cruz
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La Plata
Inés has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Inés 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 ten hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Inés's family will cook lunch for the team. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in La Plata
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
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  • Naveen P. Shetty 🇮🇳

    I live about 7 km from La Plata. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

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  • Woo-jin Dae-hyun SeoPhoto verified

    Stay strong, Rubén. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of La Plata.

    • Vanessa Soares

      Take care, Rubén. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

      • Mei Yumi Kato

        Good luck, Rubén. Hope you get there. After 6 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Sven Forsberg

          Hang in there, Rubén. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Dhaka.

          • Jackson N. Owens

            Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together.

            • Vinayak W. SoniVerified organization

              Looking forward to the next update. After 15 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Kevin David Temba

                Thinking of you, Rubén. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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