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Let's build a community fridge together in Manila

Volunteers in Manila are raising $650 for a community fridge at the Freedom vacant lot.

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Corazon Dizon
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For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 13 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Freedom vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $650. It will serve about 425 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in February and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $650 goes: • Materials: $500 • Permits and inspections: $65 • Safety equipment and signage: $70 • Tools hire and delivery: $15 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Viraj Thilina Samarasinghe 🇱🇰 · $5
  • Leah W. Andrews 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $71
  • Balaji Somayajula 🇮🇳 · $7
  • Gabriela Simona Vasile 🇷🇴 · $50
  • Mark M. Tshabalala 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Take care of yourselves! - Johannesburg”

  • Angela Maria Giordano 🇮🇹 · $250

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the February deadline works out.”

  • Anil K. Yadav 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. - New Delhi”

  • Enes Ahmet Yılmaz 🇹🇷 · $50

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  • Will you pay the suppliers directly?

    • Corazon DizonOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      It comes to me first, then I pay the suppliers myself and upload the receipt. I wouldn't be comfortable any other way. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Thinking of you and your family, Corazon. More neighborhoods should do this. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Any chance of seeing the permit?

      • Corazon DizonOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        I sent the permit in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • good luck, Corazon. Great idea, hope you get there. Blessings.

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Corazon?

        • Corazon DizonOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about materials, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Hang in there, Corazon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • How is Corazon doing now?

          • Shared it with a few friends. God bless

            • is materials the biggest cost or is there more coming?

              • Corazon DizonOwnerAnswerAddress verified

                The list at the bottom is the whole picture. materials is the biggest at $500. It helps to be asked.

            • Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Manila!

              • Ricardo Eduardo TavaresAddress verified

                take care. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                • Great idea, hope you get there. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                  • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings!

                    • Hope things get better soon. Great idea, hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                      • Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Quezon City.

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