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A fresh start in Riverside: help the Bakr family resettle

The Bakr family are rebuilding in Riverside after leaving Yemen; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Jacob F. Neal
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Riverside
My family left Yemen 6 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Riverside. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in September. I was an engineer in Yemen, 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. Funds are managed by a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,950 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,050 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $790 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $360 • Language classes and bus passes: $480 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $270 If you're reading this, thank you. - Jacob
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2.8(9 reviews)

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    Would recommend to anyone

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Marcel Hendriks

    Hope it all works out, Jacob. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Bengaluru so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Riverside.

    • Rachel K. Radebe

      So sorry you're going through this, Jacob. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!

      • Aisha Margaret Kamau

        Stay strong, Jacob. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Bahir Dar but we're thinking of you. Love from Bahir Dar.

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