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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: โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $650 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $3,150 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,200 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $1,850 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Sagar Rajesh Limbu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $1,000
  • Peng Chao Zou ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $500
  • Aurora Kelley ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $250
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $200

    โ€œBest of luck. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Kathmanduโ€

  • Thomas Rey ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $200

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. From Metz with love.โ€

  • Leah Maya Barak ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100
  • Ibrahim Saeed Said ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œOnly $100 but hope it helps. - Valenciaโ€

  • Lucรญa F. Montes ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Danjuma Olumide Nwachukwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Gwagwaladaโ€

  • Nora T. Obrien ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Kirit Modi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Prakash F. Agarwal ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Gerhard R. Williams ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $80.50
  • Cansu Kรผbra Bulut ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $79.50

    โ€œHope things get better. Hope the December deadline works out. - Istanbulโ€

  • Dae-hyun Jae-won Choi ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $75
  • Vandana E. Sood ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $75

    โ€œRooting for you. My brother told me about this one. - Tokyoโ€

  • Pradeep K. Chettiar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75

Reviews

3.3(8 reviews)

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  • Silvia G. Medina๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Mรณnica T. Sandoval๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Taylor J. Carrillo๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Kiri Te Rangi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Donna Santiago๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    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.

  • Pedro N. Luna๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Javeria Sana Sheikh๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Mohan J. Pai๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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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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