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A fresh start in Parramatta: help the Haddad family resettle
After fleeing Somalia, the Haddad family has arrived in Parramatta with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Somalia 10 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Parramatta. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in March.
I was a mechanic in Somalia, 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 $3,350 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,500
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $860
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $490
• Language classes and bus passes: $240
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $260
Thank you for reading my story.
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Elias!
It's all in the list in the story. rent deposit and first month is the big one at $1,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Rooting for you, Elias. Hope you get there. All the best.
praying for you. Hope you get there. Greetings from Katowice.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Bangkok so I could bring a meal. All the best.