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A fresh start in Leicester: help the Petrenko family resettle
The Petrenko family are rebuilding in Leicester after leaving Iraq; your gift pays for housing basics.
🇬🇧 Leicester, England, United Kingdom2,036 views
My family left Iraq 8 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Leicester. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in April.
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.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,150
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $750
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $600
• Language classes and bus passes: $520
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $130
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Carol
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So sorry you're going through this, Carol. Shared it with a few friends.
You're not alone. Hope you get there. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Parramatta.