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Flood in Mecca: help the families of Old Town Lane rebuild

After the flood, families in the families of Old Town Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Omar Yasir Nabulsi
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Mecca
The flood hit the families of Old Town Lane on 21 July. My home was one of 35 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $2,100 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $440 • Food parcels for displaced families: $840 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $820 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Omar

  1. Small update. $287 so far, the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled.

  • Rubina Lamia Siddique 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Ibrahim Paul Idowu 🇳🇬 · $5
  • Intan Sri Lubis 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Lourdes F. Zamora 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Philipp Herrmann 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Lisa Helene Mayer 🇩🇪 · $10

    “All the best. Please keep us posted. - Cologne”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Priya Joya Sultana 🇮🇳 · $63
  • Gül Burcu Duman 🇹🇷 · $12

    “Only $12 but hope it helps. - Üsküdar”

  • Shuvo Saif Jahan 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Mark G. Alcantara 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Sara Wafa Naguib 🇫🇷 · $15
  • Mukasa Ouma Mollel 🇰🇪 · $200

    “Wish I could do more. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Thika”

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  • Arslan Omer Mirza🇵🇰Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Paresh A. Naik🇮🇳Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Babar Shahid Jatoi🇵🇰Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Tetiana Marina Sorokin🇷🇺Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Wayne K. Elliott🇺🇸Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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

    • you're not alone, Omar. More neighborhoods should do this. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Mecca

      • hang in there, Omar. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Adama.

        • So sorry you're going through this, Omar. More neighborhoods should do this

          • So sorry you're going through this, Omar. Hope this works out for you. God bless

            • Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Ikeja so I could bring a meal.

              • Sending good thoughts, Omar. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Mecca.

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