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House fire that spread across the block in London: help the Riverside district rebuild

After the house fire that spread across the block, families in the Riverside district need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Parvin Sharmila Begum
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London
The house fire that spread across the block hit the Riverside district on 24 September. My home was one of 27 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $6,550 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,200 • Clean water and purification supplies: $890 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,750 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $710 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Parvin

Updates from Parvin

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($1,217). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for food parcels for displaced families is now scheduled.

  2. Update from London: we've started the first stage. We're at 66% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Take care of yourselves. My brother told me about this one. - Cairo”

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    “Stay strong. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Pasig”

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3.4(8 reviews)

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  • Mateo W. Maldonado🇨🇦Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Awino Joyce Onyango🇹🇿Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Yasmin Aisha Ghanem🇸🇦Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ewa Lena Wieczorek🇵🇱Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Professional and kind

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Yusuf Rizky Hidayat🇮🇩Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Great idea, hope you get there. Greetings from Oaxaca de Juárez.

    • You're not alone. Great idea, hope you get there. After 14 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Madrid donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

        • Praying for you, Parvin. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of London.

          • Thinking of you, Parvin. Hope you get there. God bless.

            • thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Nnewi.

              • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

                • Dewi Zahra LiePhoto verified

                  Rooting for you, Parvin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Düsseldorf

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