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Flood in Santos: help the Lakeview district rebuild

Neighbors in the Lakeview district are rebuilding after the flood; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇧🇷 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil3,181 views
João Sérgio Teixeira
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Santos
The flood hit the Lakeview district on 16 September. My home was one of 74 damaged, and 6 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 $2,950 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,450 • Clean water and purification supplies: $310 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $210 • Food parcels for displaced families: $390 • Tools and labor for repairs: $590 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - João

Updates from João

  1. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($1,106). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.

  • Nhung Kim Ha 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Adhiambo Nafula Mushi 🇰🇪 · $45

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of João all day after reading this.”

  • Akoth Joyce Lubega 🇹🇿 · $10
  • Ketki S. Wagh 🇮🇳 · $15

    “From my family to yours. My sister told me about this one. - New Delhi”

  • Aaliyah B. Burke 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Hridoy Tareq Bose 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Kamau Dennis Athumani 🇰🇪 · $25

    “Thought of João all day after reading this. - Naivasha”

  • Ga-eun Kyung-mi Ku 🇰🇷 · $100

    “Get well soon. My mother told me about this one. - Seoul”

  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Gave what I could this week. - Nakuru”

  • Emilia M. Burrell 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Sending love. Thought of João all day after reading this.”

  • Sari Mega Sihombing 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Leo H. Wang 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Meseret Liya Taye 🇪🇹 · $100
  • Dua Bushra Warraich 🇵🇰 · $15
  • Babu Dipu Mia 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Cora H. Stewart 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Manuel E. Reyes 🇪🇸 · $15
  • Lourdes R. Alcantara 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Every little bit. Thought of João all day after reading this. - Calamba”

  • Sophie Lawrence 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50

Reviews

3.2(6 reviews)

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  • Neil M. Abad🇵🇭Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Iresha Jayanthi Ekanayake🇱🇰Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Marcelo João Rodrigues🇧🇷Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    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.

  • Seema J. Thakur🇮🇳Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Anita D. Nanda🇺🇸Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Yevhen Stanislav Davydov🇷🇺Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

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

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  • Wishing you the best, João. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

    • So sorry you're going through this, João. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Envigado donated after I showed her your page.

      • Wishing you the best. Great idea, hope you get there. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Stay strong, João. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Belfast

          • Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

            • Hope things get better soon, João. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

              • Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Take care.

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