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House fire that spread across the block in London: help the families of Marketplace Lane rebuild

The house fire that spread across the block damaged 83 homes in the families of Marketplace Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Anika Mitu Begum
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London
The house fire that spread across the block hit the families of Marketplace Lane on 9 June. My home was one of 83 damaged, and 10 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse. 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 $3,900 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,400 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,900 • Food parcels for displaced families: $600 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Anika
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Anika

  1. Quick update: $1,229 raised so far (32%). I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from London: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “You got this. Been where you're, it gets better. - Bergamo”

  • Sven Hendriks 🇳🇱 · $200

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Anika all day after reading this.”

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  • Iulian Rusu 🇷🇴 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Cluj-Napoca”

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    “Hope things get better. My neighbor told me about this one. - Kampala”

  • Helena Nowicki 🇵🇱 · $49

    “Wishing you the best. Only $49 but hope it helps. - Gliwice”

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  • Aisha Tabitha Kipchoge

    Sending strength, Anika. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Philadelphia

    • Maverick Barnett

      Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

      $2,463.50 raised of $3,900

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