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Help Marcos patch the roof before the monsoon
The roof at Marcos's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇧🇷 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil546 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Ribeirão Preto. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,750, 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 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.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Ribeirão Preto
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Paloma J. Guzmán 🇲🇽
i live about 9 km from Ribeirão Preto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Adeline H. Mendez 🇬🇧 Photo verified
i've done this kind of work for 15 years and can give you a few hours Happy to chat first.
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Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
stay strong, Marcos. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Ribeirão Preto.
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