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Let's build a solar-powered water pump together in Utrecht
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a solar-powered water pump - we need $2,750 for materials.
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For five years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 18 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Sycamore health centre yard, but no funding.
We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $2,750.
It will serve about 491 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in November 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.
Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• Tools hire and delivery: $185
• Permits and inspections: $210
• Materials: $2,355
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Willem
Updates from Willem
Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($929). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
- Gabriele Lang 🇩🇪 · $10
“From my family to yours. Thought of Willem all day after reading this.”
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“Happy to help. Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - Orlando”
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“Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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“Best of luck. Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - Campinas”
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Willem
Sure. The biggest one is tools hire and delivery, $185. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Sending love, Willem. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Utrecht
Shared this with my family. Thinking of Utrecht
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Seville
keep going, Willem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Praying for you, Willem. Hope this works out for you. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Utrecht