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Roofing help wanted: Michael's home in Tema
The roof at Michael's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇬🇭 Greater Accra, Ghana1,025 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Tema. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $510, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for 4-6 people who can help over two Saturdays.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is sturdy shoes, gloves and a willingness to work. 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
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Tema
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Nan Zhe Wang 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 16 km from Tema. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Juan M. García 🇨🇴 Accepted
I live about 8 km from Tema. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Alejandra R. Muñoz 🇺🇸
i'm a electrician and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help. Can bring a friend.
- Sawsan Aisha Hamid 🇺🇸
I live about 11 km from Tema. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Praying for you, Michael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Piraeus.
Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Tema.
Stay strong, Michael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 27 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Good luck, Michael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
hope things get better soon, Michael. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Gwagwalada
Keep going, Michael. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up
good luck, Michael. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Michael. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Tamale.
Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Michael. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best
so sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. After 29 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Wishing you the best. 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.