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Two weekends of roof repair for Daniel, a retired bus driver in San Diego

Could you spare one long weekend to help repair a leaking roof in San Diego?

🇺🇸 California, United States1,335 views
Daniel L. McDonald
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San Diego
I'm a retired bus driver living in San Diego. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $2,800, 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 three or four volunteers who can help over one long weekend. Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. 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. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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one long weekend
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In person in San Diego
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Haider Muhammad Orakzai🇵🇰Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Kaleb Habtamu Shiferaw🇪🇹Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Rodrigo K. Benítez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

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

  • Lydia Houston🇬🇧Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Alberto P. Rangel🇪🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ali Saad Gill🇵🇰Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

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  • good luck, Daniel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

    • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

      • You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Zapopan donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of San Diego.

        • Stay strong, Daniel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • Stay strong, Daniel. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

            • Wishing you peace, Daniel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

              • Best of luck, Daniel. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Diego

                • Take care, Daniel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                  • Good luck, Daniel. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Bandung.

                    • Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of San Diego.

                      • thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Siliguri so I could bring a meal.

                        • rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of San Diego

                          • hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Diego

                            • Good luck, Daniel. Your post was clear and honest.

                              • Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Surakarta!

                                • Thinking of you, Daniel. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

                                  • Sending good thoughts, Daniel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!

                                    • Hope things get better soon, Daniel. Hope you get there. After 16 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                                      • Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Lagos.

                                        • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!

                                          • wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                            • so sorry you're going through this, Daniel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours

                                              • best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

                                                • Good luck, Daniel. Hope this works out for you.

                                                  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 29 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

                                                    • So sorry you're going through this, Daniel. Hope you get there. Love from Bekasi

                                                      • thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                                                        • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Haifa donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of San Diego.

                                                          • Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

                                                            • stay strong, Daniel. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Arlington donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                                                              • so sorry you're going through this, Daniel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                                                • Thinking of you and your family, Daniel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

                                                                  • Keep going, Daniel. Shared this with my family. Love from Łódź.

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