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A fresh start in Arlington: help the Okonkwo family resettle
Help a family of 7 start their new life in Arlington: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
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My family left Ethiopia 9 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Arlington. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in November.
I was a teacher in Ethiopia, and I'm studying the language every evening. Our daughter and son have started school and are doing well.
We want nothing more than to be self-sufficient. This fund will help us through the first six months.
Funds are managed by a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,900 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,900
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $500
• Language classes and bus passes: $270
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $180
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Wishing you the best, Ezekiel. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Hanoi.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ezekiel.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent deposit and first month is the biggest at $1,900. Ask me anything else.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Cali.
Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Ikeja.
take care. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
stay strong, Ezekiel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Springfield so I could bring a meal