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The Liberty health centre yard needs a solar-powered water pump - Sofia's neighborhood project
Volunteers in Turin are raising $1,950 for a solar-powered water pump at the Liberty health centre yard.
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For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 26 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Liberty health centre yard, but no funding.
We have received donated soil and plants, and the remaining cost is $1,950.
It will serve about 472 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in November 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 $1,950 goes:
• Materials: $1,300
• Permits and inspections: $160
• Safety equipment and signage: $155
• Tools hire and delivery: $335
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Sofia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($478 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($623). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for materials is now scheduled. - Sofia
Update from Turin: I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Sending love. Thought of Sofia all day after reading this. - San Jose”
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Sending good thoughts, Sofia. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Turin!
Best of luck, Sofia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Turin.
Praying for you, Sofia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Jaipur
This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Sofia. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thinking of you and your family. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in