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Clear storm damage from Dustin's garden in Ann Arbor

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

🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States990 views
Dustin Nelson
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Ann Arbor
I'm 91 and I have lived in this house in Ann Arbor for 41 years. After the storm in July, 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 a recent fall. The council has told me it will be eight weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: someone with a chainsaw, plus a few people with rakes and gloves. 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
3–5 hours
format
In person in Ann Arbor
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling
#garden#elderly#cleanup

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People who offered to help

  • Violet J. Carr 🇺🇸 Photo verified

    I live about 16 km from Ann Arbor. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Vaishali T. Sawant 🇮🇳

    I live about 3 km from Ann Arbor. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Henri Maxime Gauthier🇫🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Nahid Mahin Ghosh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Henry Lamb🇬🇧Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Márcio Caio Lopes🇧🇷Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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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  • Wellington Cláudio Carvalho

    thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted

    • Lena Winkler

      Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page

      • Sathish C. Chowdary

        Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Nottingham.

        • Christian SalazarPhoto verified

          Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Lyon.

          • Khoa Đức Ho

            Wishing you the best, Dustin. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.

            • Márcio Vinícius Barbosa

              Sending good thoughts, Dustin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Ann Arbor

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