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Volunteer time Money Community projectsA community fridge: a volunteer-led effort in Colombo
A community-led a community fridge at Unity Primary School that will serve 103 neighbors.
Hands-on laborUrgent Disability & accessibilityCarpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Kumari
Kumari uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
MoneyUrgent Medical & healthUdara's stomach cancer treatment fund
Supporting Udara through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Colombo Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.
Bills & expensesCritical Medical & healthSurgery fund for Jagath: spinal decompression surgery in Kandy
Jagath needs spinal decompression surgery at Kandy Regional Medical Center and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.
Bills & expensesCritical Animals & rescueSave Archie: Gayan can't afford the emergency vet
A German shepherd named Archie needs a hospital stay and surgery - a $600 bill the family can't cover.
Volunteer time Animals & rescueTemporary foster for Archie while Kasun recovers in hospital
Kasun must spend 5 weeks in hospital and needs a trusted person to foster Archie, a beagle.
Bills & expensesUrgent Animals & rescueEmergency vet bill for Sunny in Dehiwala
A rabbit named Sunny needs a hospital stay and surgery - a $250 bill the family cannot cover.
Hands-on labor Disability & accessibilityJagath can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Colombo.
MoneyCritical Disaster reliefRebuilding after the cyclone: the Hillcrest settlement needs your help
After the cyclone, families in the Hillcrest settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
Volunteer time Education & schoolA French tutor for Kumara, 11, who's falling behind
Kumara is working hard on French but can't afford a tutor; 1 hours a week until the school-leaving would help enormously.
Goods & supplies Jobs & livelihoodIshara needs a second-hand smartphone for a delivery job to start working in Colombo
Donated or used, a second-hand smartphone for a delivery job would let Ishara take a job in Colombo.
Be the first to offer help🇱🇰 Colombo, Western, Sri LankaHands-on labor Disability & accessibilityIndika can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Negombo.
Housing Housing & rentA spare room for 3 months: Udara, working in Colombo, between homes
After a flood that wrecked my apartment, Udara needs a safe, quiet room in Colombo for 3 months while getting back on their feet.
Money EnvironmentPlant 2,050 native trees around the Cedar hillside in Dehiwala
Volunteers are restoring the Cedar hillside in Dehiwala; $350 covers saplings, tools and waste removal.
Hands-on labor Disability & accessibilityA ramp for Upul: volunteers and tools needed
Upul uses a wheelchair and cannot leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
Bills & expensesCritical Medical & healthSeptoplasty for Deepika: covering what insurance won't
Deepika needs septoplasty at Negombo Regional Medical Center and the family is $550 short of the hospital's estimate.
$318.50 raised of $55058%🇱🇰 Negombo, Western, Sri LankaMoney Medical & healthMahesh's thyroid cancer treatment fund
Mahesh is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
Bills & expensesUrgent Medical & healthMahesh's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in December is out of reach without help covering $200 of the cost.
Transport Jobs & livelihoodMoving for work: Oshan needs transport to the regional hub
Oshan has a job waiting in the regional hub but cannot afford the move; a lift, shared van or spare seat would solve it.
Volunteer time Mental health & recoveryChaminda is isolated after a major depressive episode: a call a week would help
No advice needed - just a kind ear and some conversation for 30 minutes a week.
MoneyUrgent Jobs & livelihoodGet Oshan back on the road: my delivery van repair fund
Without my delivery van Oshan can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.
Money Community projectsA playground: a volunteer-led effort in Dehiwala
A community-led a playground at the Liberty vacant lot that will serve 435 neighbors.
Lost & foundUrgent OtherMissing rabbit: Max disappeared near the river path, Colombo
Max slipped out on Tuesday morning and hasn't been seen since. Any sighting, however small, helps.
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