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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Nikhil in Detroit
The roof at Nikhil's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇺🇸 Michigan, United States1,136 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Detroit. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $6,000, 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 4-6 people 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 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 hope life is good to you.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Detroit
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Tim Teun Visser 🇳🇱
I live about 8 km from Detroit. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Musa Michael Williams 🇳🇬 Accepted
I live about 4 km from Detroit. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
Reviews
4.0(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Really cared about my situation
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.
- Genuine person with a big heart
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
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thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Sent it to 24 people at work
Thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 8 people at work
Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Detroit
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Detroit
Hang in there, Nikhil. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together
Wishing you peace, Nikhil. Hope this works out for you.
Sending love, Nikhil. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Santa Fe but we're thinking of you
Good luck, Nikhil. Shared it with a few friends. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care!
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Peoria!
Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Alcalá de Henares so I could bring a meal. Love from San Diego.
Keep going, Nikhil. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.