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House fire that spread across the block in Kolkata: help the Millbrook settlement rebuild
After the house fire that spread across the block, families in the Millbrook settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
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The house fire that spread across the block hit the Millbrook settlement on 22 September. My home was one of 47 damaged, and 10 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym.
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 $1,100 goes:
• Food parcels for displaced families: $240
• Clean water and purification supplies: $135
• Tools and labor for repairs: $260
• Roofing sheets and timber: $465
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Masud
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Thanks for sharing this, Masud. More neighborhoods should do this. Don't give up. Thinking of Kolkata!
You're not alone. Great idea, hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Ikeja
Praying for you, Masud. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Kolkata.
Wishing you the best, Masud. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Ho
Hope things get better soon, Masud. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Arlington.
Rooting for you, Masud. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Varanasi so I could bring a meal. God bless