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Help Shakil patch the roof before the next storm
The roof at Shakil's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇮🇳 Madhya Pradesh, India1,568 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Bhopal. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $620, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over two Saturdays.
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.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Bhopal
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Karina M. Acosta 🇪🇸
I live about 3 km from Bhopal. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Hang in there, Shakil. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Take care, Shakil. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 16 people at work.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Shakil. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best
You're not alone, Shakil. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Bhopal.