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Roofing help wanted: Joshua's home in Miami

Joshua, a widowed grandmother, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Miami.

🇺🇸 Florida, United States1,623 views
Joshua F. Young
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Miami
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Miami. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $3,800, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for 4-6 people who can help over a weekend. Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks. The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
a weekend
format
In person in Miami
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor
#roof-repair#volunteer#home-repair#housing

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  • Anita W. Dhillon🇮🇳Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Moumita Sabina Siddique🇧🇩Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

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

  • Ruby K. Molina🇦🇺Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rin Megumi Ikeda🇯🇵Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

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  • Darshan H. MehtaID verified

    you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Miami

    • Enrique MuñozPhoto verified

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from León.

      • Uri Shai Cohen

        Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Calgary this morning. Thinking of Miami

        • Songül Seda Sarı

          thanks for sharing this, Joshua. This could happen to any of us. God bless

          • Kwabena Yaw Donkor

            Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Bengaluru!

            • Aaron Brennan

              You're not alone, Joshua. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Miami

              • Khoa Toàn Nguyen

                keep going, Joshua. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together.

                • Naana Grace Nti

                  Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 7 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Mumbai.

                  • Lucky Rotimi Obi

                    Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Munich

                    • Madhavan F. Krishnan

                      Stay strong, Joshua. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Sacramento so I could bring a meal.

                      • Michael Rotimi Idowu

                        Hang in there, Joshua. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

                        • Eri Yamazaki

                          Thanks for sharing this, Joshua. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

                          • Clara K. Davis

                            Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. After 21 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                            • Kunal W. More

                              So sorry you're going through this, Joshua. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Miami.

                              • Zlata Oksana Koval

                                Rooting for you, Joshua. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

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