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A fresh start in Coventry: help the Nguyen family resettle

The Nguyen family are rebuilding in Coventry after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Henry Lamb
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Coventry
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 14 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Coventry. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was an electrician 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 $3,500 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,650 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $830 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $380 • Language classes and bus passes: $440 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $200 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Henry

  1. We're at 10% thanks to 10 of you. I made the first payment toward rent deposit and first month. More news soon.

  2. 5% there. I made the first payment toward phone and internet for school and job search. Thank you.

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    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - Gothenburg”

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    “Thinking of you. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Dwarka”

Reviews

3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Valentina C. Vega🇪🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Chitra A. Gowda🇮🇳Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sharmin Taslima Banerjee🇧🇩Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Akinyi Irene Kimaro🇺🇬Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ruby R. Owens🇺🇸Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Ika Dinda Sihombing

    praying for you, Henry. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Berk İsmail Karakaya

      Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

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