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Volunteers wanted: Mateo's yard after the storm

Mateo, 75, can no longer manage the yard after a storm; we are looking for helpers with chainsaws and rakes.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 95146, San Jose, California, United States397 views
Mateo R. Silva
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San Jose
I'm 75 and I have lived in this house in San Jose for 37 years. After the storm in September, two large branches and a fallen fence have blocked the back door and the garden path. I can no longer manage them myself because of poor eyesight. The council has told me it will be ten weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: a small team to cut, stack and carry away branches. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
3–5 hours
format
In person in San Jose
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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People who offered to help

  • Arturo H. Robles πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

    i'm a software developer and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help

  • Susana W. Serrano πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ ID verified

    I live about 4 km from San Jose. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Silvia Moreno πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

    I live about 13 km from San Jose. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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4.0(11 reviews)

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Bongani E. FortuinPhoto verified

    hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

    • You're not alone, Mateo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Savar.

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