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A fresh start in Glasgow: help the Petrenko family resettle

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

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Aria A. Bradley
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Glasgow
My family left Yemen 8 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Glasgow. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in October. I was an electrician in Yemen, 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 $4,250 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,300 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $900 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $490 • Language classes and bus passes: $400 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $160 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Aria
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Updates from Aria

  1. We're at 18% thanks to 20 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Update from Glasgow: we've started the first stage. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Alma Håkansson

    Wishing you the best, Aria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

    • Ethan EdwardsID verified

      Best of luck, Aria. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Rachel Turner

        Thinking of you and your family, Aria. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Taguig this morning. God bless.

        • Valentina A. Vásquez

          take care. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Howrah

          • Madelyn S. Alexander

            Keep going, Aria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours

            • Carlos L. Fuentes

              Good luck, Aria. I hope things turn around soon.

              • Hugo Louis Boyer

                Thanks for sharing this, Aria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Milan.

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