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A fresh start in Spokane: help the Mukiza family resettle

The Mukiza family are rebuilding in Spokane after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo; your gift pays for housing basics.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Spokane, Washington, United States3,211 views
Derek K. Fields
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Spokane
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 12 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Spokane. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in October. I was an engineer 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. Funds are managed by the Spokane Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $5,450 goes: β€’ Rent deposit and first month: $2,700 β€’ Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,550 β€’ Winter clothing and school supplies: $430 β€’ Language classes and bus passes: $460 β€’ Phone and internet for school and job search: $310 Thank you for reading my story. - Derek

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  • Eugene Stewart πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Β· $50
  • Oleksandr Mykola Savchenko πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Β· $5
  • Emilio M. Carrillo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Β· $35

    β€œRooting for you. Thought of Derek all day after reading this. - BogotÑ”

  • Hossain Shuvo Mukherjee πŸ‡§πŸ‡© Β· $10
  • Wouter Thijs Van Vliet πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Β· $10
  • Anonymous πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· $10

    β€œThought of Derek all day after reading this. - San Jose”

  • Anonymous πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Β· $250
  • Adaeze Ngozika Coker πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Β· $100
  • Ricardo Felipe Andrade πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Β· $10
  • Florence Auma Mollel πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Β· $20

    β€œTake care of yourselves. Hope the October deadline works out. - Embakasi”

  • Tracey M. Khumalo πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Β· $20

    β€œKeep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Sandton”

  • Anonymous πŸ‡§πŸ‡© Β· $10
  • Ahmed Imran Tarar πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Β· $37

    β€œBest of luck. Only $37 but hope it helps. - Lahore”

  • NatΓ‘lia Renata Peixoto πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Β· $60.50

    β€œGod bless. Only $61 but hope it helps. - Campinas”

  • KΓ©vin Robin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· $5
  • Margaux Guyot πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· $9
  • Fatima Ngozi Igwe πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Β· $25
  • Anthony Lucas Schmitt πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· $100
  • Laurent Nathan Simon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· $50
  • Lucy Kennedy πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· $10

Reviews

2.8(8 reviews)

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  • Michel Arthur VasseurπŸ‡²πŸ‡¦Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Jada R. McKenzieπŸ‡―πŸ‡²Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

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

  • Rahma Nour LotfyπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

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

  • Simone Amanda XavierπŸ‡§πŸ‡·Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Alexei Oleksandr OsipovπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Lorenzo K. SantosπŸ‡¦πŸ‡·Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Javier B. LunaπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈVerified helper
    Outstanding person

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

  • Renata Luciana RezendeπŸ‡§πŸ‡·Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Good luck, Derek. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care.

    • Sending good thoughts, Derek. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Wishing you peace, Derek. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier

        • Wishing you the best, Derek. Hope this works out for you

          • Hang in there, Derek. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Spokane

            • keep going, Derek. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Rome.

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