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A fresh start in Houston: help the Bakr family resettle

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

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Leonardo M. Ibáñez
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My family left Yemen 11 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Houston. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in September. I was a farmer 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. 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 $3,400 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,300 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,200 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $380 • Language classes and bus passes: $350 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $170 With deep gratitude, Leonardo
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  • Keith B. Wagner

    You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Jakarta Barat.

    • Darshan E. Sawant

      Best of luck, Leonardo. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Chantelle K. Hylton

        you're not alone, Leonardo. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

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