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Fire in the informal settlement in Sandton: help the families of Northside Lane rebuild

The fire in the informal settlement damaged 77 homes in the families of Northside Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇿🇦 Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa928 views
Shanice F. Buthelezi
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Sandton
The fire in the informal settlement hit the families of Northside Lane on 29 July. My home was one of 77 damaged, and 7 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 $850 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $280 • Tools and labor for repairs: $360 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $210 Thanks for being kind about this. - Shanice
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  • Victor L. Fernandez

    So sorry you're going through this, Shanice. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

    • Lakshmi F. Venkatesh

      Praying for you, Shanice. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Phuket

      • Lincoln Reynolds

        Wishing you the best, Shanice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Diego A. Chávez

          sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Take care!

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