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House fire that spread across the block in Seoul: help Hillcrest village rebuild

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 04023, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea3,212 views
Jin-woo Sang-hoon Ryu
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Seoul
The house fire that spread across the block hit Hillcrest village on 17 November. My home was one of 19 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $4,700 goes: โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $1,350 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $560 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $980 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $1,810 With deep gratitude, Jin-woo

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    โ€œHappy to help. My sister told me about this one. - Alcalรก de Henaresโ€

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    โ€œKeep your head up. Thought of Jin-woo all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Jin-woo all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œPraying for you. Only $55 but hope it helps. - Nagpurโ€

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    โ€œTake care of yourselves. My colleague told me about this one. - Kinondoniโ€

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  • Sachin B. Mehra๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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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    Trustworthy helper

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Yash M. Sharma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Peter Hamisi Kimani๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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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  • Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Zaria.

    • shared this with my family. Sent it to 17 people at work. Take care.

      • is there anything that isn't money that would help Jin-woo?

        • Best of luck, Jin-woo. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Sending love, Jin-woo. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

            • You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Seoul.

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