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A fresh start in Hamilton: help the Haddad family resettle
After fleeing Ethiopia, the Haddad family has arrived in Hamilton with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Ethiopia 7 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Hamilton. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in November.
I was a teacher in Ethiopia, 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.
Funds are managed by the Hamilton Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,700
• Language classes and bus passes: $210
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,200
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $90
Thank you for reading my story.
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Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Arlington so I could bring a meal
How is Greyson doing now?
Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Guadalupe this morning.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Greyson.
It's all in the list in the story. rent deposit and first month is the big one at $1,700, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this, Greyson. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Hamilton
Hope things get better soon, Greyson. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Hamilton