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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Indah in Jakarta

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

🇮🇩 DKI Jakarta, Indonesia637 views
Indah Okta Wibowo
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Jakarta
I'm a retired bus driver living in Jakarta. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $510, 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 anyone handy 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 hope life is good to you.
effort
three weekday mornings
format
In person in Jakarta
skills
roofing, carpentry, general labor

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People who offered to help

  • Karl Michael Albrecht 🇩🇪

    I live about 15 km from Jakarta. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Can bring a friend.

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  • Monique Florence Bernard🇫🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Ana K. Benítez🇲🇽Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Camila T. Navarro🇪🇸Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Heru Yoga Suryadi🇮🇩Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Best of luck, Indah. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings!

    • Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. After 16 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Good luck, Indah. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted. Blessings

          • Rooting for you, Indah. Your post was clear and honest

            • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon!

              • stay strong, Indah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Naliaka Awino KimaniPhoto verified

                  a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from London.

                  • Hang in there, Indah. Your post was clear and honest

                    • so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Indah. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Narayanganj.

                        • wishing you the best. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Johannesburg.

                          • Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Bordeaux.

                            • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Bogotá but we're thinking of you. Take care

                              • good luck, Indah. Shared this with my family.

                                • So sorry you're going through this, Indah. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                                  • Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Jakarta

                                    • Stay strong, Indah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

                                      • Vivian L. MolinaPhoto verified

                                        reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Soweto

                                        • praying for you, Indah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                          • Thinking of you and your family, Indah. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

                                            • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Pune.

                                              • Sending good thoughts, Indah. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                                                • thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. God bless!

                                                  • Thinking of you and your family, Indah. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Gazipur

                                                    • Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                                                      • I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page.

                                                        • Praying for you, Indah. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. All the best.

                                                          • Take care, Indah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

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