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A fresh start in Manchester: help the Shevchenko family resettle

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

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom4,217 views
Geeta N. Joshi
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Manchester
My family left Venezuela 10 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Manchester. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in April. I was a mechanic in Venezuela, 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 $3,350 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,400 • Language classes and bus passes: $510 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $175 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $265 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  1. 18% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Geeta

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    “Thinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Phuket”

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    “Only $89 but hope it helps. - New Delhi”

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    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Jimma”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Geeta all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Warangal”

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    “Happy to help! - Lille”

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Reviews

3.0(9 reviews)

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  • Afia Irene Tawiah🇬🇭Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Exceptional service

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Patricia S. Francisco🇵🇭Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Outstanding person

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

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    Helped when no one else could

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Alexandria.

    • Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Manchester.

      • shared it with a few friends. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Sending love. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Bonny donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

          • wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Gwagwalada.

              • Hans Klaus ThomasPhoto verified

                Take care, Geeta. Hope you get there. Blessings.

                • Marlene Andrea SteinPhoto verified

                  Wishing you peace, Geeta. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

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