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The old Liberty bus depot needs a solar-powered water pump - Leila's neighborhood project
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a solar-powered water pump - we need $450 for materials.
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For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 17 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Liberty bus depot, but no funding.
We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $450.
It will serve about 562 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in August 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 $450 goes:
• Materials: $290
• Permits and inspections: $20
• Safety equipment and signage: $55
• Tools hire and delivery: $85
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Leila
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($104). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
- Josefina G. Castro 🇵🇭 · $10
“Sending love. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Caloocan”
- Folake Joy Yakubu 🇳🇬 · $100
- Gianna Luna 🇬🇧 · $24
- Itzel Solís 🇺🇸 · $22
- Ethan Louis Gauthier 🇫🇷 · $62.50
- Hadley Chapman 🇺🇸 · $41
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You're not alone. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Olinda but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Stay strong, Leila. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
stay strong, Leila. Your post was clear and honest
sending strength, Leila. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings.