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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Patrick in Kingston
The roof at Patrick's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇯🇲 Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica96 views
I'm a home-care aide living in Kingston. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $800, 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 one long weekend.
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'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Kingston
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Parker Mendoza 🇨🇦 ID verifiedAccepted
I live about 6 km from Kingston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Jordan Nguyen 🇬🇧 Accepted
I live about 8 km from Kingston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Fernando E. Santos 🇲🇽
i live about 19 km from Kingston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Sending strength, Patrick. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
hang in there, Patrick. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Sending good thoughts, Patrick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Fresno this morning. Blessings
Best of luck. 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. Love from San Jose
Hope things get better soon, Patrick. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.