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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Caleb in Albany
The roof at Caleb's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States749 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Albany. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $3,150, 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 4-6 people 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Albany
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Nevaeh Kelley 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 4 km from Albany. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Mwanaisha Esther Mbwambo 🇰🇪 Accepted
I live about 8 km from Albany. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Wrocław
praying for you, Caleb. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending strength, Caleb. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 28 people at work
Sending good thoughts, Caleb. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Savannah.
shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hope things get better soon, Caleb. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Johannesburg.
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Üsküdar but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Üsküdar.
This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in La Plata but we're thinking of you. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Caleb. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Tallahassee
Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Bacolod donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Kraków.
you're not alone, Caleb. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Malang!