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Let's build a rainwater harvesting system together in Cambridge

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a rainwater harvesting system - we need $2,250 for materials.

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Evelyn Brady
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Cambridge
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 29 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Pioneer vacant lot, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $960, and the remaining cost is $2,250. It will serve about 451 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in December 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 $2,250 goes: • Permits and inspections: $240 • Materials: $1,700 • Safety equipment and signage: $310 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Evelyn

Updates from Evelyn

  1. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($572). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward safety equipment and signage.

  2. Quick update: $322 raised so far (14%). I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($45 in total) I made the first payment toward materials. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Rasha Aisha Fahmy 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Latoya P. Richards 🇯🇲 · $25

    “Only $25 but hope it helps. - Kingston”

  • Miles R. Lawson 🇬🇧 · $11
  • Maya Le 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Simone Eliane Guimarães 🇧🇷 · $15
  • Rania Fatima Hussein 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Vijay H. Ramachandran 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇸🇪 · $50

    “You got this. Thought of Evelyn all day after reading this. - Södertälje”

  • Amparo C. Ríos 🇺🇸 · $14
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Liliana Ramírez 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Deepak Dipesh Magar 🇳🇵 · $20
  • Atul D. Gaikwad 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Shankar N. Goud 🇮🇳 · $37.50
  • Erica B. Salazar 🇵🇭 · $9.50

    “You got this. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Angeles”

  • Sabbir Imran Howlader 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Greyson R. Carrillo 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Danica K. Quizon 🇵🇭 · $73.50
  • Citlali A. Peña 🇪🇸 · $50

    “Hang in there. Thought of Evelyn all day after reading this. - Alcalá de Henares”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇱 · $71.50

Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Aisha Wanjiru Byaruhanga🇹🇿Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Jameson Sutton🇬🇧Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Josephine S. Evans🇬🇧Verified donor
    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.

  • Hugo C. Duarte🇦🇷Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Miguel E. Peña🇨🇴Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

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    Exceeded expectations

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  • Stay strong, Evelyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Surakarta

    • Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. All the best.

      • Praying for you, Evelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

        • Halyna Vera KovalchukPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace, Evelyn. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

          • Take care, Evelyn. Hope this works out for you.

            • Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 24 people at work. Thinking of Cambridge.

              • Keep going, Evelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

                • Wishing you the best, Evelyn. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Cambridge.

                  • thinking of you, Evelyn. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. God bless.

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