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Cyclone in Geelong: help Riverside village rebuild

The cyclone damaged 38 homes in Riverside village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Benjamin H. Simpson
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Geelong
The cyclone hit Riverside village on 16 October. My home was one of 38 damaged, and 5 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 $6,850 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $650 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,150 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,200 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,850 Thanks for reading all this.

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    “Keep your head up. My father told me about this one. - Jodhpur”

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    “You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Cartagena”

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    “God bless. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Cork”

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    “Only $100 but hope it helps. - Valencia”

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    “God bless. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    Delivered on promises

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    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Magelang

    • Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Geelong.

      • keep going, Benjamin. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

        • Thinking of you and your family, Benjamin. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

          • gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Taguig so I could bring a meal. Love from Bhaktapur.

            $6,276.50 raised of $6,850

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