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Help Obinna patch the roof before the rainy season
The roof at Obinna's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇳🇬 Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria1,693 views
I'm a school janitor living in Badagry. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $880, 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 three or four volunteers 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 to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. 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'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Badagry
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hang in there, Obinna. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from São Paulo.
Wishing you peace, Obinna. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Thinking of you, Obinna. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Badagry.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Love from Memphis
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Badagry.
You're not alone, Obinna. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Take care
Thanks for sharing this, Obinna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from San Jose.
Best of luck, Obinna. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted.
Take care, Obinna. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Memphis but we're thinking of you. God bless
Thinking of you and your family, Obinna. This could happen to any of us
Rooting for you, Obinna. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Santa Fe but we're thinking of you
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Badagry.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Da Nang.
Stay strong, Obinna. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
this could happen to any of us. Sent it to 6 people at work. Greetings from Juazeiro do Norte.
Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page
Good luck, Obinna. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Obinna. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page. All the best.