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A fresh start in Newcastle: help the Yusuf family resettle

Help a family of 7 start their new life in Newcastle: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Dennis L. Castro
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Newcastle
My family left Syria 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Newcastle. 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 May. I was a pharmacist in Syria, 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 $1,700 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $340 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $320 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,040 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Dennis

Updates from Dennis

  1. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($786). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward beds, table and basic furniture.

  2. 41% there. the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($395). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. - Dennis

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  • Sending good thoughts, Dennis. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

    • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 8 people at work. Take care

      • Ife Adaeze AjayiPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Dennis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Cairo so I could bring a meal. Love from Mohammedia.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Lagos.

          • Hang in there, Dennis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

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