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Help Paulo patch the roof before the monsoon

Paulo, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in São Paulo.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil736 views
Paulo Carlos Brito
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São Paulo
I'm a single mother of three living in São Paulo. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,100, 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 a 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. Thank you so much.
effort
a weekend
format
In person in São Paulo
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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People who offered to help

  • Angela Fitzgerald 🇺🇸

    I live about 19 km from São Paulo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Rafael Tiago Ferreira 🇧🇷

    I'm a student and I'm free on Tuesdays. Happy to help! Free this month.

  • Peace Efe Abdullahi 🇳🇬 Accepted

    i live about 15 km from São Paulo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Gun-woo Baek 🇺🇸

    I live about 20 km from São Paulo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Fernando T. Jiménez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Damien Patrick Paul🇲🇦Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Randall T. Powell🇺🇸Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Josefa A. Reyes🇲🇽Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Andrea B. Velasco🇲🇽Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Keep going, Paulo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mississauga.

    • Sending strength, Paulo. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Praying for you, Paulo. 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.

        • Keep going, Paulo. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours

          • Kamal MetwallyPhoto verified

            Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you. Take care

            • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

              • Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of São Paulo

                • Sheila F. ZamoraPhoto verified

                  I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal. Thinking of São Paulo.

                  • Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

                    • Jacques MercierPhoto verified

                      Sending good thoughts, Paulo. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Istanbul.

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Paulo. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

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