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Let's build a rainwater harvesting system together in Oakland

A community-led a rainwater harvesting system at Unity Primary School that will serve 149 neighbors.

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Everett G. Walsh
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Oakland
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 10 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Unity Primary School, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $2,300. It will serve about 149 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $2,300 goes: • Materials: $1,550 • Permits and inspections: $125 • Safety equipment and signage: $400 • Tools hire and delivery: $225 Every share and every dollar helps. - Everett
#community#volunteer-led#neighborhood

Updates from Everett

  1. We're at 18% thanks to 10 of you. the plan for tools hire and delivery is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Vihaan B. Walia

    Sending strength, Everett. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

    • Cooper D. Clark

      Thinking of you, Everett. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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