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Earthquake in Irapuato: help Marketplace village rebuild
The earthquake damaged 55 homes in Marketplace village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The earthquake hit Marketplace village on 8 June. My home was one of 55 damaged, and 2 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 $2,600 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $1,500
• Clean water and purification supplies: $280
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $145
• Food parcels for displaced families: $400
• Tools and labor for repairs: $275
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Sergio
Good news. Because of your gifts ($70 in total) the plan for roofing sheets and timber is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 2% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward clean water and purification supplies. More news soon.
- Kamau Kato Okello 🇰🇪 · $10
“All the best. Thought of Sergio all day after reading this. - Embakasi”
- Naoki Noboru Hashimoto 🇯🇵 · $10
- Isaac Michael Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $10
- Pravin W. Van der Merwe 🇿🇦 · $50
“Thought of Sergio all day after reading this. - Pretoria”
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Sending love, Sergio. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Irapuato
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Irapuato.
Sending love. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My neighbor in Agra donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Agra
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you