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A fresh start in San Jose: help the Hosseini family resettle
After fleeing Yemen, the Hosseini family has arrived in San Jose with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Yemen 13 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Jose. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in November.
I was a pharmacist 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.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $2,900 goes:
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $150
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,950
• Language classes and bus passes: $300
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $500
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Patrick
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Keep going, Patrick. Looking forward to the next update. God bless
You're not alone, Patrick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 22 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.
Praying for you, Patrick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Incheon!
Sending good thoughts, Patrick. Shared it with a few friends.