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Two weekends of roof repair for Elias, a single mother of three in Fort Worth

The roof at Elias's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States828 views
Elias B. Long
Email verified
Fort Worth
I'm a single mother of three living in Fort Worth. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $3,750, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over a weekend. 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. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
a weekend
format
In person in Fort Worth
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor
#roof-repair#volunteer#home-repair#housing

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People who offered to help

  • Toru Ishida 🇯🇵 Accepted

    i live about 11 km from Fort Worth. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Alamin Sabbir Sen 🇧🇩 Accepted

    I live about 4 km from Fort Worth. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Malsha Madhavi Perera🇱🇰Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Lubna Yasmin Qureshi🇪🇬Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

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

  • Christopher Franklin🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Irene Winnie Mushi🇹🇿Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Amanda Valentina Gonçalves🇧🇷Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

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

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  • Qasim Nasser Qureshi

    You're not alone, Elias. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

    • Naledi A. Tshabalala

      Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 15 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Samir Kamal GhanemID verified

        Sending good thoughts, Elias. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

        • Ayumi Asuka Yamada

          Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Fort Worth.

          • Anjana A. Somayajula

            You're not alone, Elias. Hope you get there

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