Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyCommunity projects

The old Pioneer bus depot needs a community fridge - Irena's neighborhood project

A community-led a community fridge at the old Pioneer bus depot that will serve 395 neighbors.

Anywhere in the world2,173 views
Irena Maja Szczepański
Email verified
Gdańsk
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 30 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Pioneer bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $410, and the remaining cost is $1,300. It will serve about 395 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in June 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 $1,300 goes: • Permits and inspections: $90 • Materials: $1,100 • Safety equipment and signage: $110 Thanks for reading all this.
#community#volunteer-led#neighborhood

Updates from Irena

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Nicola Francesco Romano 🇮🇹 · $100

    “Stay strong. Gave what I could this week. - Bergamo”

  • Brian Salim Mrema 🇰🇪 · $78
  • Priyanka F. Swamy 🇮🇳 · $59.50
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $50

    “Best of luck. Hope the June deadline works out. - Naivasha”

  • Pimchanok Fon Charoenpol 🇹🇭 · $50
  • Fabian Huber 🇩🇪 · $42

    “You got this. Only $42 but hope it helps. - Regensburg”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $39
  • Graciela G. Benítez 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Good luck. Shared with friends too. - Buffalo”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Araceli Estrada 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Adalynn A. Gill 🇳🇿 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5

    “You got this. My neighbor told me about this one. - Sacramento”

  • Onyango Collins Byaruhanga 🇰🇪 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. My father told me about this one. - Nakuru”

  • Carmela W. Aquino 🇵🇭 · $5

Reviews

2.3(4 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Auma Hellen Kamau🇰🇪Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Kehinde Peace Nwosu🇳🇬Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Nana Kwaku Larbi🇬🇭Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Wulan Ayu Nugroho🇮🇩Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Otávio Joaquim Fonseca

    Wishing you the best, Irena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

    • Jitra Duangjai Nakpong

      Take care, Irena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

      $508.50 raised of $1,300

      Give

      More people who need help