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A fresh start in Oakland: help the Abdi family resettle

Help a family of 5 start their new life in Oakland: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

🇺🇸 94617, Oakland, California, United States968 views
Waylon R. Caldwell
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Oakland
My family left Ukraine 7 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Oakland. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in August. I was a teacher in Ukraine, 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 $750 goes: • Winter clothing and school supplies: $320 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $160 • Language classes and bus passes: $270 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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  • Inés W. Ruiz🇦🇷Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Sergio Emanuele De Santis🇮🇹Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Jimena C. Vásquez🇪🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Kasun Kamal Gunawardena🇱🇰Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Furkan Okan Aydoğan

    Sending good thoughts, Waylon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

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