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Help Jimena patch the roof before the autumn rains
The roof at Jimena's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States417 views
I'm a school janitor living in Los Angeles. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $2,400, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over two Saturdays.
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.
I hope life is good to you.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Los Angeles
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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You're not alone, Jimena. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Take care. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Machakos.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Peoria
Take care, Jimena. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted.
Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Los Angeles.
hope it all works out, Jimena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Los Angeles
thinking of you and your family, Jimena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.