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A fresh start in San Diego: help the Petrenko family resettle

Help a family of 4 start their new life in San Diego: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,712 views
Sunil H. Bhatia
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San Diego
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 7 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Diego. 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 April. I was a shopkeeper 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 $2,100 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,450 • Language classes and bus passes: $310 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $340 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Lúcia Márcia Melo🇧🇷Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Hang in there, Sunil. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours!

    • This could happen to any of us. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of San Diego

      • praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Hope things get better soon, Sunil. I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

          • Stay strong, Sunil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of San Diego.

            • Sending strength, Sunil. This could happen to any of us.

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