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Johannesburg storm relief - the families of Lakeview Lane

After the storm, families in the families of Lakeview Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇿🇦 South Africa1,105 views
Megan B. Ndlovu
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Johannesburg
The storm hit the families of Lakeview Lane on 24 April. My home was one of 36 damaged, and 10 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. 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 $1,350 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $105 • Roofing sheets and timber: $490 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $330 • Tools and labor for repairs: $425 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Megan
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Megan

  1. Quick update: $675 raised so far (50%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the June deadline works out. - Marrakesh”

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    “Hope this helps! - Perth”

  • Guillaume Sébastien Renaud 🇫🇷 · $50
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  • Francesca Martina Battaglia🇮🇹Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

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

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    Honest and trustworthy

    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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    Restored my faith in humanity

    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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    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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    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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  • Đạt Minh Lam

    Best of luck, Megan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

    • Frank K. Lawrence

      wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Johannesburg

      • Chamara Gayan Weerasinghe

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Rome.

        • Oshadi Dinusha Herath

          So sorry you're going through this, Megan. More neighborhoods should do this. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

          • Yasmin Lina Maalouf

            Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Johannesburg.

            $963.50 raised of $1,350

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