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Two weekends of roof repair for Xuân, a home-care aide in Hanoi

The roof at Xuân's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.

🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam1,059 views
Xuân Nguyen
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Hanoi
I'm a home-care aide living in Hanoi. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $960, which isn't something I can pay. The good news: a local hardware store has donated the shingles and underlay. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers 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 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
three weekday mornings
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In person in Hanoi
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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2.5(18 reviews)

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    Truly grateful for the support

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Exactly what I needed

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    Would recommend to anyone

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    Really cared about my situation

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Delivered on promises

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    Exactly what I needed

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    Exceeded expectations

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Honest and trustworthy

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Went above and beyond

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Honest and trustworthy

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Sending strength, Xuân. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram.

    • Best of luck, Xuân. This could happen to any of us

      • Hope it all works out, Xuân. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

        • Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Hanoi.

          • stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless

            • Ali AliID verifiedPhoto verified

              everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 11 people at work!

              • Hang in there, Xuân. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

                • Walter L. CampbellPhoto verified

                  keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Moscow.

                  • Keep going. Hope you get there. Greetings from Aswan.

                    • Gianna S. NavarroPhoto verified

                      Hope it all works out, Xuân. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Toulon

                      • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.

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