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Flood in Monterrey: help the Millbrook settlement rebuild

After the flood, families in the Millbrook settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇲🇽 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico1,211 views
Lorenzo C. Fuentes
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Monterrey
The flood hit the Millbrook settlement on 26 August. My home was one of 58 damaged, and 3 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,750 goes: • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $460 • Roofing sheets and timber: $440 • Clean water and purification supplies: $240 • Tools and labor for repairs: $610 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Lorenzo
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Lorenzo

  1. We're at 10% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($170 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($119 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Théo Charles 🇫🇷 · $10

    “Praying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Saint-Étienne”

  • Gustavo F. Díaz 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Keep your head up. I'm in Madrid, thinking of you.”

  • Fahad Hassan Siddiqui 🇵🇰 · $80
  • Carlo H. Mercado 🇵🇭 · $31
  • Kartika Wulan Permana 🇮🇩 · $20
  • Mthunzi R. Mthembu 🇿🇦 · $100
  • Quinn T. Espinoza 🇨🇦 · $19

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2.5(6 reviews)

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  • Olumide Adewale Alabi🇳🇬Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Brielle Gardner🇺🇸Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Janet Hatfield🇺🇸Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Laura B. Ibarra🇲🇽Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Gregory K. Spencer🇳🇿Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Beatrice Hellen Okello🇺🇬Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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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  • Duygu Eda Acar

    great idea, hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

    • Kamal Sanjay Gautam

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.

      $285 raised of $1,750

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