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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Lakshmi in Mangaluru
Lakshmi, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Mangaluru.
🇮🇳 Mangaluru, Karnataka, India487 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Mangaluru. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $670, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over two Saturdays.
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
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Mangaluru
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Elijah G. Williams 🇺🇸
I live about 14 km from Mangaluru. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hope things get better soon, Lakshmi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless
Rooting for you, Lakshmi. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Lakshmi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Love from El Paso
Stay strong, Lakshmi. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings!
Sending good thoughts, Lakshmi. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Lapu-Lapu donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Mangaluru.
Thinking of you and your family, Lakshmi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Brescia.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Mangaluru.
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Love from Rajkot.
Sending good thoughts, Lakshmi. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Good luck, Lakshmi. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Faisalabad so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Mangaluru.
wishing you the best, Lakshmi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Thinking of you, Lakshmi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. All the best!
Praying for you, Lakshmi. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
Good luck, Lakshmi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in 6th of October City donated after I showed her your page. Love from 6th of October City.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Brescia!
Hope it all works out, Lakshmi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. All the best.