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Dallas winter storm relief - the families of Riverside Lane

The winter storm damaged 64 homes in the families of Riverside Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Beth H. Alexander
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Dallas
The winter storm hit the families of Riverside Lane on 25 August. My home was one of 64 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at the community 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 $6,750 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,250 • Clean water and purification supplies: $540 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,200 • Food parcels for displaced families: $810 • Tools and labor for repairs: $950 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Beth

  1. 70% there. I made the first payment toward tools and labor for repairs. Thank you.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 60% funded and I made the first payment toward clean water and purification supplies.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($1,925). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  • Luis Schmid 🇩🇪 · $31.50
  • Abril T. Estrada 🇺🇸 · $4
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $32.50
  • Anjali Joshi 🇳🇵 · $100

    “Thinking of you. Please keep us posted. - Kathmandu”

  • Jonathan T. Vaughn 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Miguel Paulo Guimarães 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Eduardo Navarro 🇲🇽 · $15
  • Uma S. Namboothiri 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Cengiz Arda Coşkun 🇹🇷 · $20
  • Hong Yue Liang 🇺🇸 · $500
  • Jocelyn L. Bowers 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the December deadline works out. - Halifax”

  • Soo-jin Hae-won Do 🇰🇷 · $10

    “Every little bit. Shared with friends too. - Mapo”

  • Khadija Rahman 🇸🇦 · $25
  • Noémie Élodie Blanchard 🇫🇷 · $100
  • Eunice Eunice Gyasi 🇬🇭 · $100
  • Anna Yang 🇨🇦 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Beth all day after reading this. - Toronto”

  • Kipchoge Juma Mwende 🇰🇪 · $15
  • Armando E. Salazar 🇨🇴 · $5
  • Lauren B. Porter 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Qasim Tariq Mirza 🇵🇰 · $30

Reviews

2.2(9 reviews)

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  • Qiang Long Ding🇦🇺Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Priscila Regina Lima🇧🇷Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Lucy S. Stanley🇺🇸Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    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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    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Rafaela Sônia Carvalho🇧🇷Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

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

  • Karl Ben Keller🇩🇪Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Beatrice Janet Odhiambo🇰🇪Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Nafula Margaret Kioko🇹🇿Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Ana W. González🇨🇴Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Love from Lagos

    • sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

      • Thinking of you and your family, Beth. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Dallas!

        • Sending love, Beth. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

          • Take care, Beth. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

            • So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. I hope December is when things finally get easier

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