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The old Sycamore bus depot needs a community fridge - Rosângela's neighborhood project

A community-led a community fridge at the old Sycamore bus depot that will serve 141 neighbors.

🇧🇷 Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil1,115 views
Rosângela Priscila Nascimento
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Contagem
For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a community fridge. This year a group of 19 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Sycamore bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $900. It will serve about 141 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in December 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 $900 goes: • Materials: $670 • Permits and inspections: $45 • Safety equipment and signage: $50 • Tools hire and delivery: $135 Thank you for reading my story. - Rosângela

Updates from Rosângela

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($55 in total) I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 12% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. More news soon.

  3. 13% there. the plan for tools hire and delivery is now scheduled. Thank you. - Rosângela

  • Samuel Ochieng Mugisha 🇺🇬 · $50

    “Praying for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Mbarara”

  • Tuhin Jahid Sikder 🇧🇩 · $5
  • Irini Paraskevi Karagiannis 🇬🇷 · $20

    “Blessings. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Patras”

  • Ali Haider Memon 🇵🇰 · $30
  • Isabel W. Soto 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Keep your head up. I'm in Allentown, thinking of you. - Allentown”

  • Regina K. Fuentes 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Nadeem Zain Hanif 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Hossain Jewel Biswas 🇧🇩 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Rosângela all day after reading this.”

  • Mabel Afia Ntim 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - Accra”

  • Eman Amna Bhatti 🇵🇰 · $25

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3.0(8 reviews)

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  • Mateo R. Santos🇺🇸Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Anna S. Castillo🇺🇸Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

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

  • Mussa Wafula Tumusiime🇰🇪Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Went above and beyond

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Rosângela. Great idea, hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • Klaus Klaus BergmannPhoto verified

      thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 8 people at work. Thinking of Contagem.

      • Rafael G. OrtizPhoto verified

        best of luck. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

        • Daiki YokoyamaQuestionID verified

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rosângela

          • Materials is $670 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.

        • Megumi YamaguchiPhoto verified

          Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Put this on a community board in Mardan this morning. Blessings

          • Natalie S. MosleyPhoto verified

            You're not alone, Rosângela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

            • Wishing you the best, Rosângela. Great idea, hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Contagem

              • Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Madina so I could bring a meal.

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