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Roofing help wanted: Raúl's home in Ciudad de México
Raúl, a retired bus driver, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Ciudad de México.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico1,007 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Ciudad de México. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,450, 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 a small crew 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 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.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Ciudad de México
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Best of luck, Raúl. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Hialeah so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
Sending love, Raúl. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
hope things get better soon, Raúl. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. Blessings.
Hang in there, Raúl. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
You're not alone, Raúl. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Thanks for sharing this, Raúl. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
sending strength, Raúl. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
hope it all works out, Raúl. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Kadıköy
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Gangnam
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. All the best