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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Gloria in Oakland
Gloria, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Oakland.
馃嚭馃嚫 California, United States1,422 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Oakland. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,800, 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Oakland
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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- Lily D. Rios 馃嚭馃嚫 Accepted
i live about 4 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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So sorry you're going through this, Gloria. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care