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Help Abigail patch the roof before winter

The roof at Abigail's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.

🇺🇸 Louisiana, United States323 views
Abigail P. Collins
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Lafayette
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Lafayette. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $4,300, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for anyone handy who can help over one long weekend. Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks. The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
one long weekend
format
In person in Lafayette
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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  • Jonathan Figueroa 🇨🇦 ID verifiedAccepted

    i live about 18 km from Lafayette. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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    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.

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    Helped when no one else could

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Went above and beyond

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    Went above and beyond

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Ronaldo Henrique Campos🇧🇷Verified helper
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  • Sending love, Abigail. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Abigail. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you. God bless.

      • good luck, Abigail. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Giza.

        • Hope you get there. Love from Yonkers.

          • you're not alone, Abigail. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Lafayette.

            • Hazel C. LacsonAddress verified

              Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Kharkiv this morning. God bless.

              • Good luck. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Ciudad de México.

                • thanks for sharing this, Abigail. Looking forward to the next update. I hope August is when things finally get easier

                  • Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Madrid this morning. Greetings from Madrid.

                    • thinking of you and your family, Abigail. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

                      • Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from San Miguel de Tucumán.

                        • keep going, Abigail. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                          • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                            • sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Gothenburg.

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