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Two weekends of roof repair for Lourdes, a disabled veteran in Manila
The roof at Lourdes's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,018 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Manila. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $690, 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 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
- format
- In person in Manila
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Valentina K. Lamb 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 7 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Oksana Diana Petrov 🇷🇺 Photo verified
I live about 10 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
- Yusuke Yamashita 🇯🇵 Accepted
I live about 7 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Manila.
hang in there, Lourdes. Hope this works out for you.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Leeds.
Good luck, Lourdes. It takes guts to ask. Well done
So sorry you're going through this, Lourdes. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
Best of luck, Lourdes. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Lourdes. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Manila.
so sorry you're going through this, Lourdes. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Good luck, Lourdes. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Manila.
wishing you the best, Lourdes. Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending strength, Lourdes. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Mapo.
Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Setagaya.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.
Take care, Lourdes. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.