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Fort Worth tornado relief - the Hillcrest settlement

After the tornado, families in the Hillcrest settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Josephine L. Wood
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Fort Worth
The tornado hit the Hillcrest settlement on 12 August. My home was one of 54 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $3,800 goes: • Tools and labor for repairs: $2,150 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $670 • Clean water and purification supplies: $980 Thank you so much.
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  • Yiğit Ünal

    Sending love, Josephine. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

    • Nhân Phúc Dinh

      take care, Josephine. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Fort Worth.

      • Luciana CamposPhoto verified

        hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Santa Fe!

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          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Nagpur.

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            Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Tema.

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