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Help Arnel patch the roof before the next storm

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

🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines204 views
Arnel K. Dela Cruz
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Manila
I'm a night-shift nurse living in Manila. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $590, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the shingles and underlay. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew 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. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
effort
one long weekend
format
In person in Manila
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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  • Mugisha Urassa 🇹🇿

    I live about 18 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Siti Elsa Hidayat 🇮🇩

    I live about 13 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Qasim Mohammed Mebarek 🇪🇬 Photo verified

    i'm a graphic designer and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help! Happy to chat first.

  • Kamal Sudip Limbu 🇳🇵

    I live about 12 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

  • Teresita C. De Leon 🇵🇭 Accepted

    I live about 11 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

  • Bello Ikenna Odukoya 🇳🇬

    I live about 9 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Can bring a friend.

  • Jamila Reem Qureshi 🇪🇬

    I live about 12 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

  • Farah Jamila Tannous 🇪🇬

    I'm a social worker and I'm free on Saturdays. Happy to help!

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  • Wishing you peace, Arnel. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Sapporo this morning. Greetings from Sapporo.

    • Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 23 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Badagry

      • Thinking of you and your family, Arnel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 4 people at work.

        • Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Makassar donated after I showed her your page.

          • Bongani M. PillayPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Arnel. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Rochester so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Manila

            • Wishing you peace, Arnel. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.

              • You're not alone, Arnel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best.

                • you're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

                  • a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 25 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                    • Saad Ali MalikPhoto verified

                      Take care, Arnel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                      • rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Faisalabad

                        • Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Greetings from Gliwice

                          • sending strength, Arnel. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from San Antonio.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Arnel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                              • Sending good thoughts, Arnel. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best!

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