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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Santiago

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Corpus Christi.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States1,164 views
Jose F. Pena
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Corpus Christi
Santiago has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Santiago 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 eight hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Santiago's family will cook lunch for the team. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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one weekend
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In person in Corpus Christi
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
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  • Kai K. Sandoval 🇬🇧

    I live about 14 km from Corpus Christi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Shazia Zara Sheikh 🇵🇰 ID verifiedAccepted

    I live about 20 km from Corpus Christi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Karan M. Oberoi 🇮🇳

    I live about 13 km from Corpus Christi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Anna Silke Schmitt

    You're not alone, Jose. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

    • Beatrix A. Dlamini

      Stay strong, Jose. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Mwanza

      • Lilian Zawadi Bakari

        Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

        • Carolina E. Lara

          Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Machakos so I could bring a meal. Love from Bang Khen.

          • Uwe Philipp Meier

            Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best.

            • Abril J. Medina

              a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Texas. I'll ask around and let you know

              • Mulyadi Teguh Surya

                I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

                • Gbenga Bolaji Gbadamosi

                  Good luck, Jose. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 18 people at work. All the best.

                  • Beatriz Débora Amaral

                    Best of luck, Jose. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Corpus Christi!

                    • Melek Hatice Aydın

                      You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Södertälje

                      • Caleb K. McCoy

                        sending good thoughts, Jose. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

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