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Flash flood in Durham: help the Sunrise neighborhood rebuild

After the flash flood, families in the Sunrise neighborhood need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States8,758 views
Eli L. Tran
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Durham
The flash flood hit the Sunrise neighborhood on 29 April. My home was one of 31 damaged, and 2 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 $7,250 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $790 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $720 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,650 • Tools and labor for repairs: $2,090 With deep gratitude, Eli
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  • Heather K. Mendez

    good luck, Eli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • Jayanthi K. Srinivasan

      Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 6 people at work.

      • Caroline Awino Swai

        Sending strength, Eli. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Enugu.

        • Grace Juliet Ekwueme

          Sending love, Eli. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. All the best

          • Teresa H. LynchPhoto verified

            Sending love, Eli. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

            • Abigail Ernestina Tetteh

              Best of luck, Eli. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

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