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A fresh start in New York: help the Abdi family resettle
Help a family of 8 start their new life in New York: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States2,899 views
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in New York. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in June.
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 $4,250 goes:
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $270
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,050
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,500
• Language classes and bus passes: $430
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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wishing you peace, Miles. Shared this with my family. God bless
Wishing you peace, Miles. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Best of luck, Miles. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Mardan.
Looking forward to the next update. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from São Paulo.
Best of luck, Miles. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jerusalem.