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Two weekends of roof repair for Emily, a school janitor in Chicago
The roof at Emily's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States247 views
I'm a school janitor living in Chicago. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $5,250, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew 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.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Chicago
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Jack S. Martin 🇺🇸
I live about 20 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Joseph Mwende Kamau 🇰🇪
I live about 12 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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hope it all works out, Emily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours
Rooting for you, Emily. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Tacoma
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Bucaramanga so I could bring a meal.