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A fresh start in Chattanooga: help the Shevchenko family resettle
Help a family of 7 start their new life in Chattanooga: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
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My family left Myanmar 12 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Chattanooga. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in December.
I was an engineer in Myanmar, 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 $4,400 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,600
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $900
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $350
• Language classes and bus passes: $300
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $250
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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so sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
how is Genesis doing now?
Keep going, Genesis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 27 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
Praying for you, Genesis. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Best of luck, Genesis. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Wishing you peace, Genesis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Greensboro
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up
Sending love, Genesis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
thinking of you, Genesis. Hope you get there. Thinking of Chattanooga.
Wishing you peace, Genesis. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Islamabad so I could bring a meal
You're not alone, Genesis. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Juiz de Fora.
Hope it all works out, Genesis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Red Deer.
Sending love, Genesis. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Nakhon Ratchasima
stay strong, Genesis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Abbottabad but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Chattanooga.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 14 people at work. Love from Dhaka
Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 39 people at work. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Genesis. Hope you get there. Blessings