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A fresh start in Syracuse: help the Bakr family resettle
After fleeing Somalia, the Bakr family has arrived in Syracuse with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇺🇸 Syracuse, New York, United States2,813 views
My family left Somalia 8 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Syracuse. 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 October.
I was a pharmacist in Somalia, 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 Syracuse Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,600 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,450
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $960
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $540
• Language classes and bus passes: $550
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $100
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Mateo
Update from Syracuse: the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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sending good thoughts, Mateo. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from La Plata.
Wishing you the best, Mateo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Sandton.
Take care. Shared this with my family. Love from Irapuato
Sending love, Mateo. Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.