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Clean water and shade for Petrópolis: restoring the Pioneer wetland

Help us clean and replant the Pioneer wetland before the November planting window closes.

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Júlia Regina Cunha
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Petrópolis
The Pioneer wetland has been used as an informal dump for years. This August, 96 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 73 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the municipal water board, including native species selected by a local botanist. The area floods more each year, and fish have returned for the first time in a decade after our first cleanup. Restoring it will protect homes and bring back shade. All the labor is volunteered. We just need materials. Funds buy saplings, gloves, bags, hire of a skip, and signage. Where the $850 goes: • Native saplings and stakes: $480 • Tools and protective gear: $150 • Waste removal and skip hire: $175 • Signage and educational materials: $45 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#environment#tree-planting#cleanup

Updates from Júlia

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and I met with the nursery and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $340 raised so far (40%). the plan for waste removal and skip hire is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($250). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the nursery and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

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  • Josiah A. Reed 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Pedro Marcos Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Fe C. Salazar 🇵🇭 · $15
  • Vijay J. Raman 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Take care of yourselves. Been where you are, it gets better. - Nizamabad”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. I'm in Caruaru, thinking of you. - Caruaru”

  • Lina Manal Farouk 🇪🇬 · $10
  • Graciela H. Urbina 🇨🇴 · $7
  • Yolanda H. Vargas 🇪🇸 · $5
  • Joseph T. Avila 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Camila Siqueira 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Sending love. Hope the November deadline works out. - Belém”

  • Andrés D. Serrano 🇪🇸 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. My cousin told me about this one. - Móstoles”

  • Flávio Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Dian Rina Suharto 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Gayathri E. Kamath 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Ikenna Kelechi Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Frank Frank Acheampong 🇬🇭 · $20

    “Good luck. Thought of Júlia all day after reading this. - Accra”

  • Kunal R. Bansal 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $200

Reviews

2.8(8 reviews)

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  • Dola Nargis Begum🇮🇳Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Mahesh P. Shukla🇮🇳Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Irene N. Domínguez🇨🇴Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Yves Stéphane Leroux🇫🇷Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Kathleen R. Tomas🇵🇭Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Jackson P. Russell🇬🇧Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Regina Antônia Monteiro🇧🇷Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Paula Marie Bergmann🇩🇪Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Anika Fatema Barua

    best of luck, Júlia. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    $477 raised of $850

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