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Help Susana patch the roof before the autumn rains

Could you spare three weekday mornings to help repair a leaking roof in Coyoacán?

🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico1,594 views
Susana N. Cruz
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Coyoacán
I'm a retired bus driver living in Coyoacán. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,150, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over three weekday mornings. 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
three weekday mornings
format
In person in Coyoacán
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor
#roof-repair#volunteer#home-repair#housing

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People who offered to help

  • Mi-sook Min-seo Ko 🇰🇷

    I live about 16 km from Coyoacán. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

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4.0(3 reviews)

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  • Fabian Marcel Schreiber🇩🇪Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Khadija Omolara Okonkwo🇳🇬Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Thu Ngân Quach🇻🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Nirmala Sita Joshi

    rooting for you, Susana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

    • Juan Montes

      Sending strength, Susana. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

      • Theodore Bowman

        sending strength, Susana. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.

        • Gabriel S. Ramírez

          I hope things turn around soon. Love from San Diego

          • Cesar N. Salazar

            I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

            • Saga Arvidsson

              You're not alone, Susana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Leicester.

              • Salim John Wafula

                You're not alone, Susana. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                • Alberto S. Estrada

                  Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Chennai

                  • Rotimi Nnamdi Olawale

                    Stay strong, Susana. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!

                    • Victoria B. Wang

                      sending strength, Susana. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

                      • Arthur Yann Bernard

                        hope things get better soon, Susana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                        • Mary Fatuma Otieno

                          You're not alone, Susana. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

                          • Paolo J. Zamora

                            hope things get better soon, Susana. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

                            • Kausar Samina AhmedPhoto verified

                              Sending good thoughts, Susana. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                              • Het R. Jadeja

                                praying for you, Susana. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 30 people at work. Blessings

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