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A fresh start in Hamilton: help the Petrenko family resettle

The Petrenko family are rebuilding in Hamilton after leaving Iraq; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Sophia W. Neal
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Hamilton
My family left Iraq 11 months ago after the war reached our town. 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 September. I was a farmer in Iraq, 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 a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,000 goes: • Winter clothing and school supplies: $600 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,200 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $150 Every share and every dollar helps.
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  • Almaz Tizita Gebre🇪🇹Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Lucy T. Webb🇺🇸Verified donor
    Professional and kind

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

  • Paul Barasa Rashidi🇹🇿Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Santiago F. Maldonado🇺🇸Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Danielle W. LePhoto verified

    thinking of you, Sophia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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