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Fresno wildfire relief - the Lakeview neighborhood

After the wildfire, families in the Lakeview neighborhood need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Tyler Burke
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Fresno
The wildfire hit the Lakeview neighborhood on 11 June. My home was one of 70 damaged, and 5 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $7,100 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,500 • Clean water and purification supplies: $900 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,300 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,400 • Tools and labor for repairs: $2,000 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Tyler

  1. Quick update: $2,969 raised so far (42%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 27% thanks to 49 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Update from Fresno: I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Ji-hye Hyun-ju Jin🇰🇷Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Deborah A. Parker🇬🇧Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

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    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Ellie Montgomery

    best of luck, Tyler. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Fresno.

    • Willow W. Berry

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Barcelona.

      • Dennis S. Russell

        reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nnewi

        • Vinayak H. Deshmukh

          Thinking of you. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Fresno.

          • Adrián W. Morales

            Keep going, Tyler. Hope you get there. All the best.

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