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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Howard in Grand Rapids

Could you spare one long weekend to help repair a leaking roof in Grand Rapids?

🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States740 views
Howard Lucas
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Grand Rapids
I'm a single mother of three living in Grand Rapids. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $4,900, 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 a small crew who can help over one long weekend. 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. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
one long weekend
format
In person in Grand Rapids
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor
#roof-repair#volunteer#home-repair#housing

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3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Auma Upendo Shayo🇰🇪Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Tudor Florin Zamfir🇷🇴Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Hlengiwe F. Cloete🇿🇦Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Jules Marc Collet🇨🇦Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Guadalupe C. Hernández

    Thinking of you and your family, Howard. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Quezon City.

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