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The Jacaranda community hall needs a covered market stall space - Gerardo's neighborhood project

A community-led a covered market stall space at the Jacaranda community hall that will serve 390 neighbors.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,822 views
Gerardo S. Reyes
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Los Angeles
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a covered market stall space. This year a group of 21 volunteers, including two retired carpenters, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Jacaranda community hall, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $2,000. It will serve about 390 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in July and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $2,000 goes: • Tools hire and delivery: $220 • Materials: $1,650 • Safety equipment and signage: $130 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Gerardo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($847). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. We're at 16% thanks to 11 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for safety equipment and signage is now scheduled.

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    “Hope it all works out. Small amount but sent with love. - Mandaue”

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  • Easton J. Weaver 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Stay strong. Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this. - Leeds”

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  • Megan N. Jacobs 🇿🇦 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Usman Lashari 🇵🇰 · $25

    “God bless. Hope the July deadline works out. - Lahore”

  • Sarah Birgit Berger 🇩🇪 · $5

    “Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this. - Mannheim”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this.”

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    “Stay strong. Hope you get the rest soon. - Takoradi”

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    “Hope it all works out. Saw your post and had to give. - Iași”

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    “Be well. From New York with love. - New York”

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  • Greyson N. BarnesPhoto verified

    Praying for you, Gerardo. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Sibusiso C. Fourie

      good luck, Gerardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Chiang Mai.

      • Byung-hun Gun-woo HwangPhoto verified

        Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted!

        • Aarti H. Joshi

          Take care. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

          • Yusuf N. Jones

            hope things get better soon, Gerardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles

            $1,160.50 raised of $2,000

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