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Two weekends of roof repair for Macharia, a disabled veteran in Mwanza
The roof at Macharia's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇹🇿 Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania1,059 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Mwanza. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $790, 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 4-6 people who can help over a 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.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Mwanza
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- John M. Hoffman 🇬🇧
i live about 13 km from Mwanza. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Zain Hamza Sheikh 🇵🇰
i live about 15 km from Mwanza. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in București this morning. Love from București.
Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Ciudad de México.
Thinking of you, Macharia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Juiz de Fora but we're thinking of you. Love from Juiz de Fora
Rooting for you, Macharia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Mwanza.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Houston so I could bring a meal.