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Roofing help wanted: Ouma's home in Entebbe
Ouma, a disabled veteran, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Entebbe.
🇺🇬 Central Region, Uganda1,241 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Entebbe. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $340, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers 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.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Entebbe
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Laura David 🇫🇷
I live about 18 km from Entebbe. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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thanks for sharing this, Ouma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
sending strength, Ouma. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Good luck, Ouma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Entebbe.