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Flood in Christchurch: help Hillcrest village rebuild
The flood damaged 59 homes in Hillcrest village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The flood hit Hillcrest village on 9 April. My home was one of 59 damaged, and 9 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church 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.
Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters.
Where the $5,450 goes:
• Clean water and purification supplies: $950
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,100
• Roofing sheets and timber: $1,500
• Tools and labor for repairs: $1,900
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Caroline
Updates from Caroline
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- Rahima Popy Ahmed 🇧🇩 · $500
“Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dhaka”
- Aaron Schneider 🇺🇸 · $250
“Wish I could do more - Arlington”
- Olga Fotini Makris 🇬🇷 · $250
- Damian Wiśniewski 🇵🇱 · $200
- Thilina Weerasinghe 🇱🇰 · $200
- Fernando Guilherme Farias 🇧🇷 · $100
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $100
- Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $100
- Henri Ethan Legrand 🇫🇷 · $100
“Praying for you - Boulogne-Billancourt”
- Uthai Jitra Tangsiri 🇹🇭 · $100
- Sharmila Maya Thapa 🇳🇵 · $100
- Tyler L. Duncan 🇬🇧 · $100
- Paula Dolores Medina 🇲🇽 · $100
“Hope things get better! - Coyoacán”
- Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $100
- Mahesh Chamara Fernando 🇱🇰 · $100
“Every little bit! - Dehiwala”
- Ramon P. Perez 🇵🇭 · $100
“Hope it all works out. Please keep us posted. - Lapu-Lapu”
- Mwende Mwangi Okello 🇰🇪 · $100
“Good luck. From Nakuru with love. - Nakuru”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $77
“Take care of yourselves. I'm in Gaya, thinking of you.”
- Marilyn B. Shelton 🇺🇸 · $75
“Stay strong. Gave what I could this week. - San Francisco”
- Dae-hyun Ji-ho Sung 🇺🇸 · $75
“God bless. From Tampa with love.”
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Keep going, Caroline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
how is Caroline doing now?
Sending strength, Caroline. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Newport.
sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Wollongong