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Hurricane in Worcester: help the Orchard district rebuild
After the hurricane, families in the Orchard district need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
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The hurricane hit the Orchard district on 9 August. My home was one of 48 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 $9,450 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $4,150
• Clean water and purification supplies: $680
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,300
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,050
• Tools and labor for repairs: $2,270
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Rooting for you, Francis. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Montego Bay
So sorry you're going through this, Francis. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
take care. Hope you get there. After 9 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Keep going, Francis. I hope things turn around soon.
looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Worcester
Thanks for sharing this, Francis. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Saint Paul.
what's already covered and what's the $9,450 for?
Roofing sheets and timber is $4,150 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Rooting for you, Francis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Sending love, Francis. More neighborhoods should do this. Sent it to 7 people at work. All the best
Hang in there, Francis. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bristol.
Thinking of you and your family, Francis. Great idea, hope you get there. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Ubud
Good luck, Francis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
wishing you the best, Francis. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Nakhon Ratchasima.
Good luck, Francis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
hope things get better soon, Francis. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 38 people at work. All the best.
Take care, Francis. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Munich