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Two weekends of roof repair for Eman, a retired bus driver in Rawalpindi

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

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan1,866 views
Eman Chaudhry
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Rawalpindi
I'm a retired bus driver living in Rawalpindi. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $240, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the shingles and underlay. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for 4-6 people 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 to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
one long weekend
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In person in Rawalpindi
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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  • Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

    • so sorry you're going through this, Eman. Looking forward to the next update. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Kathmandu

        • Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Have you tried the local mosque? They sometimes help with part of this!

            • Good luck, Eman. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Jerusalem but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Rawalpindi.

              • keep going. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

                • Take care, Eman. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

                  • Keep going, Eman. Shared this with my family. God bless.

                    • Thinking of you, Eman. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

                      • Sending love, Eman. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Embakasi.

                        • thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

                          • You're not alone, Eman. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Duque de Caxias but we're thinking of you. Love from Duque de Caxias

                            • Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Newport but we're thinking of you. Love from Newport

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Eman. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Anaheim.

                                • Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Thane donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Thane

                                  • Rakesh P. OberoiPhoto verified

                                    rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                                    • Lovely FranciscoID verified

                                      it takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

                                      • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Accra

                                        • You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best

                                          • Wishing you the best, Eman. Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                            • Hope it all works out, Eman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

                                              • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 26 people at work.

                                                • Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                                                  • sending good thoughts, Eman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

                                                    • Praying for you, Eman. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Love from Jessore.

                                                      • Thinking of you, Eman. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 24 people at work.

                                                        • Renata G. OchoaID verified

                                                          Keep going, Eman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                                          • so sorry you're going through this, Eman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                                                            • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                                              • Good luck. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Rawalpindi.

                                                                • Rooting for you, Eman. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Guadalajara donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Rawalpindi.

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