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Help Amira patch the roof before the next storm

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

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Amira Dina Rashid
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Mecca
I'm a single mother of three living in Mecca. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,250, 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 three weekday mornings. Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
three weekday mornings
format
In person in Mecca
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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People who offered to help

  • Lydia Marshall 馃嚭馃嚫

    I live about 13 km from Mecca. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Allan G. Pascual 馃嚨馃嚟

    I live about 13 km from Mecca. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Sebastian Daniel Voigt馃嚛馃嚜Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Kamran Babar Mirza馃嚨馃嚢Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Let铆cia Ant么nia Vasconcelos馃嚙馃嚪Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Rahayu Irma Lie馃嚠馃嚛Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

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

  • Deepak M. Seth馃嚠馃嚦Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Jayson J. Lacson馃嚨馃嚟Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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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  • So sorry you're going through this, Amira. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Pattaya.

    • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Take care

      • Hope it all works out, Amira. Hope this works out for you.

        • Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 10 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from C贸rdoba.

          • So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Abuja donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Abuja.

            • Corinne Romane RenardPhoto verified

              Thinking of you, Amira. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

              • Wishing you peace, Amira. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Reading donated after I showed her your page.

                • Take care, Amira. I hope things turn around soon.

                  • Stay strong, Amira. Shared this with my family. All the best.

                    • Rekha N. OberoiID verified

                      Thinking of you and your family, Amira. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                      • Hang in there, Amira. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Seoul!

                        • Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Mecca

                          • I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to New Delhi so I could bring a meal.

                            • Aravind W. NairAddress verified

                              Thinking of you, Amira. I hope things turn around soon. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Chiang Mai.

                              • Hang in there, Amira. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                • Sending love, Amira. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                                  • Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                                    • Praying for you, Amira. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                                      • stay strong, Amira. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 11 people at work. All the best

                                        • So sorry you're going through this, Amira. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Love from Jakarta Barat.

                                          • praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Mecca.

                                            • hope things get better soon, Amira. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update.

                                              • Lemma Gebre ZerihunPhoto verified

                                                Good luck, Amira. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

                                                • best of luck, Amira. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Mecca

                                                  • thanks for sharing this, Amira. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                                    • keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Dwarka donated after I showed her your page.

                                                      • Praying for you, Amira. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                                                        • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Springfield.

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