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A fresh start in Athens: help the Sahin family resettle
After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Sahin family has arrived in Athens with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 5 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Athens. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in April.
I was a shopkeeper in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $1,650 goes:
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $120
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,150
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $380
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Eleni
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Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Aurangabad.
keep going, Eleni. Your post was clear and honest
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 31 people at work. Blessings.
Stay strong, Eleni. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Athens
Rooting for you, Eleni. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Setagaya!
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Athens.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
You're not alone, Eleni. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Sending strength, Eleni. Hope you get there.
wishing you the best, Eleni. This could happen to any of us. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted!
wishing you the best, Eleni. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Athens.
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Athens.
Hope things get better soon, Eleni. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
sending love. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Toronto.
Stay strong, Eleni. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Sacramento this morning. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Eleni. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 27 people at work. All the best!
Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Athens.
Thinking of you, Eleni. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Athens