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Jacksonville flood relief - Eastgate village

After the flood, families in Eastgate village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Rebecca L. Pena
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Jacksonville
The flood hit Eastgate village on 19 September. My home was one of 72 damaged, and 5 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $5,950 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,350 • Clean water and purification supplies: $750 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,350 • Food parcels for displaced families: $730 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,770 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Rebecca

  1. Quick update: $2,488 raised so far (42%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,290 raised so far (22%). I made the first payment toward tools and labor for repairs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Best of luck. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Ibadan”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Rebecca all day after reading this.”

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    “Wish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Obuasi”

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    “Happy to help. Saw your post and had to give. - Halifax”

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    “Thought of Rebecca all day after reading this. - Uberlândia”

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    “Stay strong. Hope the December deadline works out. - Bengaluru”

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    “Hope it all works out. My neighbor told me about this one. - Bangkok”

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    “All the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Da Nang”

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2.7(7 reviews)

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  • Carol Brown🇺🇸Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Abdul Tanvir Sarker🇧🇩Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Ryan Simpson🇬🇧Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Exactly what I needed

    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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    Trustworthy helper

    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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    Exceptional service

    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.

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    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • you're not alone. This could happen to any of us!

    • Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

      • Sebastián L. CastroPhoto verified

        Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

        • Thanks for sharing this, Rebecca. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Rochester.

          • Take care, Rebecca. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

            • Hope it all works out. Great idea, hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

              • Take care, Rebecca. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

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