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Two weekends of roof repair for Atim, a single mother of three in Kisumu
The roof at Atim's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇰🇪 Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya1,283 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Kisumu. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $330, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over two Saturdays.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is sturdy shoes, gloves and a willingness to work. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
Thanks for being kind about this.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Kisumu
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Wishing you the best, Atim. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Gwagwalada so I could bring a meal. God bless
Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted. Love from Wudil.
Sending love, Atim. 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
Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Thinking of Kisumu
sending strength, Atim. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you. Love from Fresno.
Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Magelang donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Atim. Hope you get there. Blessings
You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Kisumu.
Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Guadalajara.
Hang in there, Atim. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Venice
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Praying for you, Atim. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Boulogne-Billancourt donated after I showed her your page. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.