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Need strong backs and a van: moving Mercy to safer housing

A short, concrete way to help: a few hours of lifting and loading in Benin City.

🇳🇬 Benin City, Edo, Nigeria242 views
Mercy Hauwa Lasisi
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Benin City
After an unsafe stairwell, I found a safe, affordable apartment in Benin City, and the lease starts on Saturday. I have my elderly father, a few pieces of furniture and no money for movers. I'm hoping for 3-4 helpers for about three hours. If you have a van or pickup, that would help enormously - I'll cover fuel. The old place is on the second floor and the new place has just one flight of stairs. We'll do it in two trips. Lunch and cold drinks are on me. I know this is a lot to ask of strangers. I'd be happy to share references from my landlord and my employer. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
three
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In person in Benin City
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lifting, driving, a van or pickup
#moving#volunteer#housing#family

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3.5(4 reviews)

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  • Volkan Taner Kılıç🇩🇪Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Chidinma Idowu Yusuf🇳🇬Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Bhavani W. Venkatesh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Hande Leyla Özdemir🇹🇷Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Rémi Quentin Chevalier

    Thanks for sharing this, Mercy. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Benin City.

    • Rubén J. Salazar

      hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

      • Tomasz Piotr Górski

        Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Benin City

        • Adeline McDonald

          thinking of you, Mercy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Montego Bay but we're thinking of you. All the best.

          • Usman Imran Gill

            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too!

            • Kreesan M. Smith

              Thinking of you, Mercy. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too

              • Colette Laura Vincent

                So sorry you're going through this, Mercy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

                • Malak Duha Kamel

                  Take care. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

                  • Arief Haris Siregar

                    praying for you. Hope you get there. My neighbor in East London donated after I showed her your page. God bless

                    • Erlangga Satria Wijaya

                      Hope it all works out, Mercy. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                      • Lily A. Montgomery

                        Keep going, Mercy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

                        • Princess D. Pineda

                          I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.

                          • Burcu Ayşe Erdem

                            Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Geelong.

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