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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Pablo in Medellín
The roof at Pablo's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia557 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Medellín. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $870, 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 a weekend.
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.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Medellín
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Melanie L. Zimmerman 🇨🇦 Accepted
I live about 14 km from Medellín. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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Sending good thoughts. 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. Love from Karachi.
Stay strong, Pablo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Mannheim this morning.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Medellín.
Take care. Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Belo Horizonte.
sending love, Pablo. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Medellín
Rooting for you, Pablo. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update
sending love. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Stay strong, Pablo. 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
Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Atlanta.
Sending love, Pablo. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours!
You're not alone, Pablo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Medellín
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
You're not alone, Pablo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.