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Help Luiz patch the roof before the monsoon
Luiz, a disabled veteran, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Rio de Janeiro.
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil337 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Rio de Janeiro. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,000, 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 three or four volunteers who can help over a 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.
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Rio de Janeiro
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Noman Faruk Sheikh 🇬🇧
I live about 4 km from Rio de Janeiro. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Miguel D. Núñez 🇦🇷 Accepted
I live about 8 km from Rio de Janeiro. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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Hang in there. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Luiz. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Bronx donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro.
Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro.
Best of luck, Luiz. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Luiz. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Vitória da Conquista.