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House fire that spread across the block in Petrópolis: help Old Town village rebuild

After the house fire that spread across the block, families in Old Town village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇧🇷 Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,807 views
Ana Natália Brito
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Petrópolis
The house fire that spread across the block hit Old Town village on 27 September. My home was one of 41 damaged, and 14 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 $1,600 goes: • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $300 • Roofing sheets and timber: $400 • Tools and labor for repairs: $530 • Food parcels for displaced families: $370 With deep gratitude, Ana
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Updates from Ana

  1. Small update. $1,190 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Update from Petrópolis: we've started the first stage. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 45% there. I made the first payment toward tools and labor for repairs. Thank you.

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  • Shailesh F. Gala

    Good luck, Ana. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Abosede Ronke NnamdiPhoto verified

      this could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from London

      • Rashidi David Mrema

        Thinking of you and your family, Ana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

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