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A fresh start in Dortmund: help the Petrenko family resettle
The Petrenko family are rebuilding in Dortmund after leaving Ukraine; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Ukraine 12 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Dortmund. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in September.
I was a pharmacist in Ukraine, 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 $4,000 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,250
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $380
• Language classes and bus passes: $210
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $110
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Ludwig
Quick update: $845 raised so far (21%). the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Coimbatore so I could bring a meal
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ludwig.
It's all in the list in the story. rent deposit and first month is the big one at $2,250, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Rooting for you, Ludwig. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Thinking of you, Ludwig. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.
Praying for you, Ludwig. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
hope it all works out, Ludwig. Hope you get there. Thinking of Dortmund!
so sorry you're going through this, Ludwig. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 33 people at work. Thinking of Dortmund.