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Help Bhavani patch the roof before the rainy season

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

🇮🇳 West Bengal, India1,643 views
Bhavani G. Iyer
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Durgapur
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Durgapur. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $950, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for 4-6 people 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 sturdy shoes, gloves and a willingness to work. 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. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
one long weekend
format
In person in Durgapur
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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People who offered to help

  • Payal S. Kapoor 🇺🇸 Accepted

    I live about 20 km from Durgapur. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Free this month.

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  • Afia Mavis Fosu🇬🇭Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Shefali Sabina Saha🇧🇩Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Cora Olson🇨🇦Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Marius Vasile Dinu🇷🇴Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

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  • thinking of you, Bhavani. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Vadodara.

    • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

      • best of luck, Bhavani. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.

        • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Negombo.

          • Thanks for sharing this, Bhavani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

            • Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from New Delhi.

              • Hope it all works out, Bhavani. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

                • Looking forward to the next update. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

                  • take care, Bhavani. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together.

                    • Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Durgapur!

                      • Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Gwagwalada.

                        • Hope it all works out, Bhavani. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Giza.

                          • take care, Bhavani. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page.

                            • Sending good thoughts. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Seoul this morning. Take care.

                              • best of luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Uppsala.

                                • Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Durgapur!

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