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A fresh start in Cincinnati: help the Mukiza family resettle

The Mukiza family are rebuilding in Cincinnati after leaving Sudan; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Oliver Ortega
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Cincinnati
My family left Sudan 8 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Cincinnati. 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 June. I was a farmer in Sudan, 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 $4,450 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,500 • Language classes and bus passes: $520 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $770 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $660 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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  • Vikash S. Lombard 🇿🇦 · $30

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Oliver all day after reading this.”

  • Megan N. Kruger 🇿🇦 · $50

    “Thought of Oliver all day after reading this. - Ekurhuleni”

  • Tahmina Tithi Molla 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Genesis J. Jensen 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Kennedy S. Pearson 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Kausar Iqra Butt 🇵🇰 · $26
  • Qasim Ziad Farouk 🇮🇹 · $11.50

    “Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Turin”

  • Rodrigo W. Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Thought of Oliver all day after reading this. - San Antonio”

  • Omar Rashid Soliman 🇪🇬 · $15
  • Sophie A. Reyes 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck. Thought of Oliver all day after reading this. - San Jose”

  • Anita Rashmi Grewal 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Thought of Oliver all day after reading this. - Flint”

  • Amal Malak El-Sayed 🇪🇬 · $50

    “Be well. Been where you're, it gets better. - Giza”

  • Akira Yuki Ogawa 🇯🇵 · $5
  • Yasir Marwan Amin 🇪🇬 · $5
  • Mia Cunningham 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Kamal Hassan Osman 🇪🇬 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Zagazig”

  • Nisha Kushwaha 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Bruna Isabela Vasconcelos 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Praying for you. Hope the June deadline works out. - Campinas”

  • Violet S. Ellis 🇺🇸 · $250

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  • Maya Ratna Tanoto🇮🇩Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Raffaella Colombo🇮🇹Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Modupe Peace Obi🇳🇬Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Mathilde Maëlle Mathieu🇨🇦Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Eli P. Ferguson

    Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

    • Supaporn Nittaya Saetang

      Rooting for you, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Bogotá

      • Rafaela Camila Gonçalves

        Hope things get better soon, Oliver. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Lola Joy Kalu

          Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Eldoret

          • Công Tâm Phan

            Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Cincinnati.

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