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Cairns flood relief - the Riverside settlement

Neighbors in the Riverside settlement are rebuilding after the flood; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇦🇺 Cairns, Queensland, Australia5,008 views
Francis D. Mabini
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Cairns
The flood hit the Riverside settlement on 12 September. My home was one of 31 damaged, and 12 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. 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: • Clean water and purification supplies: $990 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,700 • Food parcels for displaced families: $970 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,490 With deep gratitude, Francis
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  • Jamal Dixon🇯🇲Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Silas C. Jenkins🇳🇿Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Delivered on promises

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Lily F. Mosley

    I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page.

    • Pilar E. Vásquez

      Best of luck, Francis. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Aarav C. Mishra

        Praying for you, Francis. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Cologne donated after I showed her your page.

        • Omer Shalom

          Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Magelang so I could bring a meal.

          • Sade Ife Oyelaran

            Rooting for you. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.

            • Alyssa S. Woods

              Praying for you. Great idea, hope you get there. We're a small family in Dehiwala but we're thinking of you. Love from Dehiwala.

              • Alberto H. Soto

                Sending strength, Francis. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Lecce.

                • Lorenzo E. DomínguezPhoto verified

                  Hope things get better soon, Francis. Your post was clear and honest!

                  • Verónica L. CarrilloPhoto verified

                    rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Entebbe.

                    • Jannat Sultana Karim

                      So sorry you're going through this, Francis. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

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