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Help Kreesan patch the roof before the next storm
Kreesan, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Mthatha.
🇿🇦 Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa586 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Mthatha. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $770, 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 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 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Mthatha
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- William J. Lewis 🇨🇦 ID verified
I live about 12 km from Mthatha. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Praying for you, Kreesan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Riyadh donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Mthatha.
Best of luck, Kreesan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Surat.
Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from New Delhi.