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Istanbul flood relief - the families of Eastgate Lane

Neighbors in the families of Eastgate Lane are rebuilding after the flood; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,756 views
Volkan Ömer Aslan
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Istanbul
The flood hit the families of Eastgate Lane on 24 August. My home was one of 40 damaged, and 9 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. 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 $2,350 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $890 • Clean water and purification supplies: $125 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $400 • Food parcels for displaced families: $540 • Tools and labor for repairs: $395 Thank you for reading my story. - Volkan
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2.3(3 reviews)

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  • Kinsley W. Hughes🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Mercedes J. González🇺🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Andreea Laura Toma🇷🇴Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Amparo R. Soto

    Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Depok but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

    • Mulyadi Erlangga Handoko

      hang in there, Volkan. Looking forward to the next update

      • Crystal H. Mejia

        Hope things get better soon, Volkan. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. All the best

        • Vũ Dũng HoAddress verified

          thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

          • Ana Aparecida Gomes

            Good luck. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. After 21 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from San Diego

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