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Earthquake in Caloocan: help the Sunrise settlement rebuild

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

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Neil S. Ramos
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Caloocan
The earthquake hit the Sunrise settlement on 12 May. My home was one of 74 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse. 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 $1,200 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $710 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $115 • Food parcels for displaced families: $375 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Neil
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Neil

  1. We're at 31% thanks to 9 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Emma M. Allen 🇨🇦 · $250

    “Best of luck. Thought of Neil all day after reading this. - Toronto”

  • Ezekiel B. Shelton 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Henry A. Walsh 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Kunal J. Rajput 🇮🇳 · $40
  • Beatrice Awino Wekesa 🇰🇪 · $30

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Neil all day after reading this.”

  • Ssebuliba Wafula Mushi 🇹🇿 · $25
  • Rajan E. Apte 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Wambui Grace Bakari 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Aarav N. Bisht 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Gregory L. Hudson 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Ravi C. Reddy 🇮🇳 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Neil all day after reading this. - Nashik”

  • Hải Bảo Vuong 🇻🇳 · $15

    “Keep your head up. From Cầu Giấy with love.”

  • Ramón D. Ríos 🇪🇸 · $10
  • Filip Szymon Król 🇵🇱 · $10
  • Hiba Hana Said 🇪🇬 · $10

    “Blessings. Thought of Neil all day after reading this. - Cairo”

  • Tayo Daniel Raji 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Paul Collins Temba 🇹🇿 · $5
  • Nalini R. Mthembu 🇿🇦 · $5

Reviews

3.0(7 reviews)

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  • Gerardo M. Quiroga🇦🇷Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Lamia Mousumi Bhuiyan🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Salman Faisal Gill🇵🇰Verified helper
    Exceptional service

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

  • Kinsley W. Hughes🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Isabelle Amélie Garcia🇫🇷Verified donor
    Professional and kind

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

  • Wirat Boon Tangsiri🇹🇭Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Shazia Tayyaba Cheema🇵🇰Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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.

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  • Mahesh Ashok Tuladhar

    keep going. More neighborhoods should do this. God bless

    • Willow G. Bowers

      Keep going, Neil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Lahore.

      • Dola Ishrat Chatterjee

        Wishing you peace, Neil. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

        • Emery P. Guzman

          Thinking of you, Neil. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Enugu.

          • Amani Wanjiru Omondi

            Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Hồ Chí Minh City this morning. Take care.

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