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Clear storm damage from Allison's garden in San Jose

Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Allison's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 95173, San Jose, California, United States1,195 views
Allison A. Romero
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San Jose
I'm 72 and I have lived in this house in San Jose for 30 years. After the storm in August, two large branches and a fallen fence have blocked the back door and the garden path. I can no longer manage them myself because of poor eyesight. The council has told me it will be twelve weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: two people with loppers and a wheelbarrow. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
3โ€“5 hours
format
In person in San Jose
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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  • Claudia P. Peรฑa ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Photo verified

    i'm a carpenter and I'm free on Saturdays. Happy to help! Can bring a friend.

  • Auma Dorcas Githinji ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช

    I'm a social worker and I'm free on Thursdays. Happy to help.

  • Gunnar Johan Bengtsson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช

    I live about 7 km from San Jose. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Edson Joรฃo Oliveira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

    I can give 5 hours a week for a month. Let me know how to start! Happy to chat first.

  • Elena Florea ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด

    I live about 19 km from San Jose. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • hope the doctors have good news. Take care

    • This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • You're not alone, Allison. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Pasig so I could bring a meal.

        • Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

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