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A fresh start in Cardiff: help the Abdi family resettle

Help a family of 6 start their new life in Cardiff: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Arianna K. McDaniel
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Cardiff
My family left Ethiopia 8 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Cardiff. 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 March. I was an engineer 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. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $3,950 goes: โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $1,650 โ€ข Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $540 โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $530 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $180 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Arianna

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Arianna.

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent deposit and first month is the biggest at $1,650. It helps to be asked.

  • Thinking of you, Arianna. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

    • Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon

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