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Two weekends of roof repair for Lubna, a single mother of three in Heliopolis
Could you spare three weekday mornings to help repair a leaking roof in Heliopolis?
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Hands-on laborUrgent Volunteer timeUrgent Elderly careCompanionship wanted: Yasmin's baking and a cup of tea
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Yasmin is asking for.
HousingUrgent Housing & rentA spare room for 3 months: Yusuf, working in Luxor, between homes
Hosting Yusuf would give a hardworking a bus driver the stability to find a new place.
Volunteer timeUrgent Elderly careA weekly visit for Ali, 89, who lives alone in Giza
Looking for a friendly person in Giza to visit Ali once a week.
Money Elderly careDignity in old age: caring for Leila
Leila, 86, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $550 for a carer and medicines.
Money EnvironmentRestoring Jacaranda Creek: a volunteer-led project in Shubra
Help us clean and replant Jacaranda Creek before the December planting window closes.
Volunteer time Education & schoolFree tutoring hours for Rasha: computer science online or in Giza
Looking for a patient computer science tutor, 2 hours a week, for 22 weeks.
Hands-on labor Disability & accessibilityBuild a wheelchair ramp for Zahra in Aswan
Zahra uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
Transport Jobs & livelihoodHiba starts a job in the regional hub: travel help wanted
Hiba has a job waiting in the regional hub but cannot afford the move; a lift, shared van or spare seat would solve it.
Hands-on labor Housing & rentRoofing help wanted: Nadia's home in Cairo
Nadia, a retired bus driver, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Cairo.
Money Elderly careCare for Yasir, 78: help cover a carer and medication in Heliopolis
Yasir, 78, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,000 for a carer and medicines.
Volunteer time Community projectsJoin the Community Soup Kitchen Night: Malak needs helpers on Tuesday
Give a few hours to the Community Soup Kitchen Night - everyone is welcome and no experience is needed.
Bills & expenses Mental health & recoveryMental health support for Asma after a difficult divorce
A course of EMDR therapy for Asma could change everything; the cost is $400.
Bills & expensesCritical Funeral & lossFarewell fund for Maryam: help Aisha's family in Luxor
After the sudden passing of Maryam, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
Hands-on laborUrgent Elderly careA day in the garden: help Rami in Cairo
Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Rami's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.
Bills & expensesUrgent Animals & rescueHelp Rashid save Teddy - surgery needed
A cat named Teddy needs emergency surgery - a $350 bill the family can't cover.
Money Small businessBack to business - Kamal's comeback in Heliopolis
A bicycle repair shop in Heliopolis needs help replacing a full set of tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.
Hands-on laborUrgent Elderly careA day in the garden: help Khalid in Alexandria
Khalid, 86, can no longer manage the yard after a storm; we are looking for helpers with chainsaws and rakes.
Money EnvironmentClean streams for Cairo: restoring the Sycamore riverbank
Help us clean and replant the Sycamore riverbank before the November planting window closes.
HousingCritical Housing & rentNour needs a safe place to stay for 3 months
After being laid off and unable to cover rent, Nour needs a safe, quiet room in Shubra for 3 months while getting back on their feet.
Money Elderly careDignity in old age: caring for Mustafa
Help Mustafa stay in his own home with eight months of part-time care.
Bills & expensesCritical Housing & rentStop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Zakaria's family in Cairo
A sudden layoff left Zakaria short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
Money Education & schoolSchool supplies and a laptop for Manal in 6th of October City
Help Manal begin Year 11 with a laptop, uniform and books.
MoneyUrgent Elderly careCare for Jamila, 96: help cover a carer and medication in Zagazig
Jamila, 96, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $600 for a carer and medicines.
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