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Haarlem flood relief - the Millbrook district

The flood damaged 57 homes in the Millbrook district. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Willem Meijer
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Haarlem
The flood hit the Millbrook district on 26 August. My home was one of 57 damaged, and 11 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 $7,450 goes: • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,300 • Food parcels for displaced families: $720 • Tools and labor for repairs: $2,250 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,180 Thank you for reading my story. - Willem

Updates from Willem

  1. We're at 20% thanks to 43 of you. I made the first payment toward tools and labor for repairs. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,735 raised so far (23%). I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($930 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Renato Siqueira 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Nilesh Savla 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Anh Diệp Dao 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Edgardo E. Cruz 🇵🇭 · $5

    “Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Pasig”

  • Antonio R. Nava 🇲🇽 · $5

    “Sending love - Puebla”

  • Melanie S. Kelly 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Usman Obinna Lawal 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Oneil P. Burke 🇯🇲 · $50

    “Be well! - Half-Way Tree”

  • Consuelo E. Lara 🇨🇴 · $500
  • Carol F. Brown 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Blessings. Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - Tallahassee”

  • Isa Van Dam 🇳🇱 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - Breda”

  • Carlo R. Macaraeg 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Every little bit. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Jacksonville”

  • Renata B. Santos 🇪🇸 · $50

    “Sending love. Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - Madrid”

  • Amol E. Solanki 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Rey J. Mabini 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Stay strong. From Mandaue with love. - Mandaue”

  • Hannah N. Simmons 🇺🇸 · $18

    “Get well soon. Thought of Willem all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Everly E. Norwood 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Naveen P. Chaudhary 🇮🇳 · $30

    “Every little bit. Been where you're, it gets better. - Vadodara”

  • Landon Ashworth 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Gustavo P. Hernández 🇲🇽 · $25

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  • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Sending strength, Willem. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

      • Todd J. DavidsonQuestionID verified

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Haarlem

        • Willem MeijerOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Haarlem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

      • sending strength, Willem. Great idea, hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings!

        • rooting for you, Willem. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Praying for you, Willem. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Willem.

              • Great idea, hope you get there. We're a small family in Chiang Mai but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

                  • Hang in there, Willem. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                    • you're not alone, Willem. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Nîmes.

                      • Take care, Willem. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

                        • Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Haarlem.

                          • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                            • Sending love, Willem. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer.

                              • you're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together

                                • So sorry you're going through this, Willem. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Take care

                                  • wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

                                    • Sending strength, Willem. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Haarlem

                                      • so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                                        • Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

                                          • Best of luck, Willem. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings

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