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Two weekends of roof repair for Joaquim, a disabled veteran in Fortaleza
The roof at Joaquim's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil751 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Fortaleza. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $860, 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 three weekday mornings.
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.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Fortaleza
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Tika Intan Purnomo 🇮🇩
I live about 10 km from Fortaleza. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Rowan A. Gregory 🇺🇸
I live about 9 km from Fortaleza. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Hang in there, Joaquim. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Sending strength, Joaquim. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from London
Hope things get better soon, Joaquim. Gave what I could, wish it was more