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A fresh start in Montpellier: help the Haddad family resettle
After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Haddad family has arrived in Montpellier with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 5 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Montpellier. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in December.
I was an engineer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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: $1,100
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $770
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $580
• Language classes and bus passes: $590
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $110
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Hope things get better soon, Maëlle. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Keep going. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Fort Collins.
Rooting for you, Maëlle. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Port Harcourt.
how is Maëlle doing now?
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Occitanie. I'll ask around and let you know
Wishing you peace, Maëlle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mohammedia.
Sending strength, Maëlle. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Montpellier.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Maëlle?
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Montpellier.
wishing you peace, Maëlle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Kasarani.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Take care!
Rooting for you, Maëlle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Wishing you peace, Maëlle. This could happen to any of us. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Blessings.