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Two weekends of roof repair for Fábio, a disabled veteran in Santos
The roof at Fábio's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil1,400 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Santos. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,700, 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 anyone handy 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 Santos
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Wilfredo P. Magsaysay 🇨🇦
I live about 5 km from Santos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
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Thinking of you and your family, Fábio. I hope things turn around soon
hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Santos.
Rooting for you, Fábio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Good luck, Fábio. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending love, Fábio. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of Santos.
Wishing you peace, Fábio. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Santos.
Hang in there, Fábio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Saket but we're thinking of you. Take care