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Duisburg storm relief - the Eastgate district

Neighbors in the Eastgate district are rebuilding after the storm; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

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Melanie Karin Richter
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Duisburg
The storm hit the Eastgate district on 19 September. My home was one of 35 damaged, and 13 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. 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 $7,750 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,600 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,100 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $780 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,050 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,220 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Melanie

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,150 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Citra Maya Suryadi

    thinking of you, Melanie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

    • Kipchoge Joseph Ouma

      Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings!

      • Jack G. Spencer

        Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Salem but we're thinking of you. Take care.

        • Lincoln N. Campos

          wishing you peace, Melanie. Great idea, hope you get there. My neighbor in Paris donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

          • Adhiambo Njeri KyagulanyiAddress verifiedID verified

            thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

            • Jihan TanPhoto verified

              Shared it with a few friends. After 21 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Guadalajara.

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