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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Mercedes in Palmira
The roof at Mercedes's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇨🇴 Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia216 views
I'm a home-care aide living in Palmira. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $700, 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 anyone handy 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 work boots and a hat. 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
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Palmira
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Dinesh Janaka Karunaratne 🇱🇰
I live about 12 km from Palmira. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together
thinking of you, Mercedes. Shared it with a few friends.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Santa Fe donated after I showed her your page
Take care, Mercedes. Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Kadıköy
Take care, Mercedes. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Phuket
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Enugu