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Houston tornado relief - Sunrise village

The tornado damaged 82 homes in Sunrise village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Houston, Texas, United States1,836 views
Lucy Harvey
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The tornado hit Sunrise village on 14 December. My home was one of 82 damaged, and 10 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church 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 $3,500 goes: โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,100 โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $1,300 โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $1,100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Lucy

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  • Bรญch Bรญch Quach ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Kendall Owens ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œSending love. From Reading with love.โ€

  • Luis Contreras ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Cristian K. Carrillo ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œBest of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Arlingtonโ€

  • Kiara J. Shukla ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Jocelyn Davis ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œYou got this. Please keep us posted. - ฤฐzmirโ€

  • Alyona Viktoria Korolev ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Samantha K. Gibson ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $20
  • Teresa Kalinowski ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $66
  • Diego S. Rangel ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $15
  • Basma Samira Wahba ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $75

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Lucy all day after reading this.โ€

  • Juliana Ana Rezende ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Benjamin Santos ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25
  • Leah F. Booker ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œBe well. - Albanyโ€

  • Rahim Sabbir Pramanik ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Indah Ayu Halim ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $41
  • Dola Shahana Sen ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Cooper E. Ward ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25

    โ€œGet well soon. Hope you get the rest soon. - Londonโ€

  • Josephine J. Craig ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10

    โ€œAll the best. I'm in London, thinking of you.โ€

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2.4(12 reviews)

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  • Lavanya L. Iyer๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Mpho H. Venter๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Eva Price๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

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

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    Outstanding person

    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

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    Made me feel heard

    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.

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    Exceptional service

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Khalid Mirza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Anaheim so I could bring a meal. All the best.

    • Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • sending good thoughts. More neighborhoods should do this. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

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