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Flood in Pittsburgh: help the Hillcrest district rebuild

After the flood, families in the Hillcrest district need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States3,957 views
Yusuf Hatem Sarkis
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Pittsburgh
The flood hit the Hillcrest district on 3 September. My home was one of 79 damaged, and 4 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $4,800 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $580 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,600 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,550 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,070 With deep gratitude, Yusuf

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  • hang in there, Yusuf. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Rawalpindi donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Rawalpindi.

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

      • Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Belfast

        • Lavanya F. MenonQuestionPhoto verified

          what's already covered and what's the $4,800 for?

          • Sure. The biggest one is food parcels for displaced families, $580. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

        • Wishing you the best, Yusuf. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Pittsburgh.

          • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Bakersfield

            • Bagus Agus MahendraPhoto verified

              so sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Pittsburgh

              • You're not alone. Shared this with my family. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

                • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

                  • Stay strong, Yusuf. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

                    • Great idea, hope you get there. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                      • Take care, Yusuf. Your post was clear and honest. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless

                        • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Pittsburgh.

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