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Buffalo winter storm relief - Hillcrest village

After the winter storm, families in Hillcrest village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Jade Kelley
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Buffalo
The winter storm hit Hillcrest village on 28 June. My home was one of 81 damaged, and 8 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church hall. 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $7,150 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,050 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,150 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,050 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,100 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,800 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Updates from Jade

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and I made the first payment toward bedding, blankets and mattresses.

  3. Quick update: $205 raised so far (3%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Ashwin D. KrishnamurthyQuestion

    what's already covered and what's the $7,150 for?

    • Enes ŞimşekID verified

      Best of luck, Jade. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Gwagwalada but we're thinking of you. Love from Gwagwalada

      • Naoki Yuto Nakajima

        Stay strong. Great idea, hope you get there. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        $1,863 raised of $7,150

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