Stormcrew: Shoveling assistance for vulnerable neighbors

Do you need help shoveling, or are you willing to lend a hand? → https://nextdoor.com/helpmap

Last year, I responded to a neighbor who asked for help shoveling her driveway and accessible ramp since she could neither physically do it herself nor afford to pay someone to do it for her. I was happy to help!

The experience reminded me that neighbors who can't physically shovel or live on fixed incomes often have no option but to wait for the snow to melt. Without help, they can’t get to work, the grocery store, the pharmacy, or doctor appointments. 

Since we are all connected here on Nextdoor, the good news is that we can help each other!

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐋 or 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆:

1) Go to the Help Map → https://nextdoor.com/helpmap

2) See who nearby has asked for or offered help; click on pins for details and to interact

3) To get/give help, click "Ask for help"/"Offer help."

4) Add details about what needs shoveling/what you can shovel.  

5) Add a location: If the location needs to be corrected, use the "Search" field, then click the "Use this location" button

6) Click "Next" then "Post"

7) Keep an eye on the comments to coordinate and provide updates

8) Once shoveled, comment to let other neighbors know

To see or edit your post, visit your profile → https://nextdoor.com/profile 

𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃:

If you plan to charge a fee for the help you can offer or can only accept help at no cost, please state that specifically upfront.

Kindly repost this message to your neighbors on Nextdoor by clicking the "Share" button/arrow below and then "Repost."

Shovel safely!

☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

Joseph