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A fresh start in Charlotte: help the Mohammadi family resettle

After fleeing Somalia, the Mohammadi family has arrived in Charlotte with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States1,392 views
Stephanie S. Ramirez
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Charlotte
My family left Somalia 10 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Charlotte. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was a teacher in Somalia, 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 $3,450 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $460 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $800 • Rent deposit and first month: $2,190 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Stephanie

Updates from Stephanie

  1. Small update. $341 so far, the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled.

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Reviews

2.9(13 reviews)

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    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Went above and beyond

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  • best of luck, Stephanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

    • Sending strength, Stephanie. Gave what I could, wish it was more

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