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Fresno hurricane relief - Old Town village

After the hurricane, families in Old Town village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Madhu B. Rathore
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Fresno
The hurricane hit Old Town village on 11 September. My home was one of 52 damaged, and 9 families are still in temporary shelter at the community hall. 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 $5,600 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,650 • Tools and labor for repairs: $2,000 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $950 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Madhu

  1. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($280). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled.

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  • Onyango Barasa Tembo🇰🇪Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Rose Akello Onyango🇰🇪Verified donor
    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.

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    Outstanding person

    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.

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  • Heloísa Raquel Gonçalves

    Hope things get better soon, Madhu. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Please keep us posted.

    • Miguel N. Salvador

      hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Thủ Đức

      • Nicolás A. García

        sending love, Madhu. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Fresno.

        • Clara Hunter

          projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Don't give up. All the best.

          • Usha N. Negi

            Stay strong, Madhu. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Fresno.

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