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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Kennedy

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in San Jose.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ San Jose, California, United States683 views
Stella M. Jenkins
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San Jose
Kennedy has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Kennedy 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 Kennedy's family will cook lunch for the team. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
one weekend
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In person in San Jose
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools

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  • Ghassan Hadi Nabulsi ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Photo verified

    i can give 2 hours a week for a month. Let me know how to start. Flexible on timing.

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  • Hope it all works out, Stella. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.

    • Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

      • Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

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