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Bronx tornado relief - the Eastgate settlement

After the tornado, families in the Eastgate settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Sandeep E. Bhatia
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The tornado hit the Eastgate settlement on 17 August. My home was one of 50 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $6,500 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,950 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,250 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,300 With deep gratitude, Sandeep
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  • Hadley W. Nguyen

    rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Santa Fe!

    • Benjamin N. Franklin

      Sending love, Sandeep. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.

      • Kristine C. Valdez

        you're not alone, Sandeep. This could happen to any of us.

        • Camila Renata Ribeiro

          Hang in there, Sandeep. Your post was clear and honest. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

          • Rebecca P. Flores

            Rooting for you, Sandeep. Shared this with my family. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Lviv.

            • Volkan Hakan Yılmaz

              You're not alone, Sandeep. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Palmira this morning. Take care.

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