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A fresh start in Swansea: help the Rahimi family resettle

Help a family of 5 start their new life in Swansea: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Jackson H. Richardson
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Swansea
My family left Ethiopia 14 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Swansea. 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 November. I was a pharmacist in Ethiopia, 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 $3,550 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,400 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,250 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $420 • Language classes and bus passes: $250 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $230 Every share and every dollar helps. - Jackson
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Updates from Jackson

  1. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($652). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Swansea: the plan for winter clothing and school supplies is now scheduled. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($261 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Rotimi Chinedu Kalu🇳🇬Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Cristian H. Ramírez🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Zubair Imran Rehman🇵🇰Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

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

  • Owen Green🇺🇸Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

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

  • Miles Figueroa🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Megan Gray

    sending love. This could happen to any of us. Love from Thủ Đức

    • Gabriela Heloísa Prado

      Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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