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Yard rescue for Nora, 73: fallen trees and overgrown beds

Garden rescue day in Oakland: bring gloves and a rake.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States386 views
Nora C. Hawkins
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Oakland
I'm 73 and I have lived in this house in Oakland for 43 years. After the storm in June, 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 arthritis. The council has told me it will be eight weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: someone with a chainsaw, plus a few people with rakes and gloves. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
3–5 hours
format
In person in Oakland
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling
#garden#elderly#cleanup

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  • Aubree H. Campos 🇺🇸 Accepted

    i live about 7 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Francisca Sônia Amaral🇧🇷Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Adewale Ibrahim Fashola🇳🇬Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Phong Quach

    Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 26 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Bang Khen.

    • Cristian Sorin MoldovanPhoto verified

      hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out

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