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House fire that spread across the block in Saint Petersburg: 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 20 September. My home was one of 75 damaged, and 14 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 $3,150 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $1,450
• Clean water and purification supplies: $145
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $320
• Food parcels for displaced families: $540
• Tools and labor for repairs: $695
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Marina
Small update. $681 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $686 so far, the plan for tools and labor for repairs is now scheduled. - Marina
Small update. $501 so far, I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.
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“Thought of Marina all day after reading this. - Odesa”
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $100
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- Barbara Simona Monti 🇮🇹 · $10
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“All the best. From Galle with love.”
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Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 7 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Best of luck. More neighborhoods should do this. Blessings!
More neighborhoods should do this. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Bangkok.
thinking of you and your family. More neighborhoods should do this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best!
Stay strong, Marina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.