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A fresh start in Toronto: help the Okonkwo family resettle

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

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Katherine Richards
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Toronto
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 10 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Toronto. 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 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 $3,850 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,200 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,950 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $195 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $505 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Katherine

  1. Quick update: $589 raised so far (15%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $395 raised so far (10%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $260 raised so far (7%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Rowan R. Bishop 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Sending love. Thought of Katherine all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. My mother told me about this one. - Davao City”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mannheim”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Katherine all day after reading this. - Pune”

  • Declan G. Martin 🇮🇪 · $80

    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Cork”

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    “Sending love. Been where you're, it gets better. - Cluj-Napoca”

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  • Luis S. Medina

    You're not alone, Katherine. Shared this with my family. All the best.

    • Kimberly G. RobertsPhoto verified

      Thanks for sharing this, Katherine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Kaduna

      • Rashidi Barasa Wekesa

        Sending good thoughts, Katherine. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Rocío L. SotoID verified

          Thinking of you, Katherine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

          • Zainab Ronke Lasisi

            this could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

            • Christian L. Bautista

              You're not alone, Katherine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

              • Eli A. Leonard

                Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Greetings from San Jose.

                • Genesis B. Andrews

                  Praying for you, Katherine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Toronto

                  $717.50 raised of $3,850

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