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Let's build a youth football pitch together in Porto Alegre

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a youth football pitch - we need $1,000 for materials.

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Felipe Rodrigo Coelho
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Porto Alegre
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a youth football pitch. This year a group of 23 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Cedar Park, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $1,000. It will serve about 431 people, including school children and their families. 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 $1,000 goes: • Materials: $700 • Permits and inspections: $55 • Safety equipment and signage: $95 • Tools hire and delivery: $150 I hope life is good to you.
#community#volunteer-led#neighborhood

Updates from Felipe

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($785 in total) the plan for permits and inspections is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $316 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “You got this. Hope you get the rest soon. - Indore”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope the February deadline works out. - Lagos”

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    “Be well. Thought of Felipe all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. Hope the February deadline works out. - Negombo”

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    “My brother told me about this one. - Christchurch”

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  • Huda Lotfy

    Sending love, Felipe. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Paula M. VegaQuestion

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Porto Alegre!

      • Felipe Rodrigo CoelhoOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Porto Alegre I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Carol L. Jenkins

      Stay strong, Felipe. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

      • Margaux Jacquet

        Take care, Felipe. Hope you get there.

        • Si-woo Kyung-soo Nam

          Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best.

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