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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Clara in Chicago
The roof at Clara's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇺🇸 Illinois, United States1,221 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Chicago. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $4,650, 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 a weekend.
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 hope life is good to you.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Chicago
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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- Tuğba Yalçın 🇩🇪 Accepted
I live about 17 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Marilyn Crawford 🇺🇸 Accepted
i live about 16 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Thanks for sharing this, Clara. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Manchester
thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you