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A fresh start in Wollongong: help the Nguyen family resettle
The Nguyen family are rebuilding in Wollongong after leaving Myanmar; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Myanmar 5 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Wollongong. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in September.
I was a pharmacist in Myanmar, 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 Wollongong Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $4,650 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,350
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $990
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $400
• Language classes and bus passes: $700
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $210
With deep gratitude,
Samantha
Updates from Samantha
We're at 39% thanks to 56 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Quick update: $1,077 raised so far (23%). the plan for winter clothing and school supplies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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praying for you, Samantha. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
hope things get better soon, Samantha. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Love from Sacramento.
sending good thoughts, Samantha. Hope you get there. Take care