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Two weekends of roof repair for Juan, a single mother of three in Iztapalapa
The roof at Juan's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico728 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Iztapalapa. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $810, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew 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 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.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Iztapalapa
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Lakshmi A. Kamath 🇮🇳
I live about 14 km from Iztapalapa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
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Sending good thoughts, Juan. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Üsküdar.
you're not alone, Juan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Wishing you the best, Juan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Juan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Cox's Bazar
wishing you the best, Juan. Hope this works out for you. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.