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Kobe earthquake relief - Orchard village

After the earthquake, families in Orchard village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Kenta Atsushi Hashimoto
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Kobe
The earthquake hit Orchard village on 6 August. My home was one of 52 damaged, and 13 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $2,750 goes: • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $500 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,350 • Clean water and purification supplies: $420 • Food parcels for displaced families: $480 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Kenta

  1. Quick update: $415 raised so far (15%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Sheila G. Pascual 🇵🇭 · $250
  • Mekonnen Hailu Mekonnen 🇪🇹 · $250
  • Genesis R. Carpenter 🇳🇿 · $100

    “Only $100 but hope it helps. - Manukau”

  • Luca Marini 🇮🇹 · $100

    “Sending love. Thought of Kenta all day after reading this. - Rome”

  • Moumita Karim 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Hope the September deadline works out. - Aurangabad”

  • Yong Gang Liang 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Yasir Tariq Raza 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Lukas Niklas Schulte 🇩🇪 · $50

    “Rooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Duisburg”

  • Daniela Mariana Campos 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Alberto P. Carrillo 🇦🇷 · $28
  • James E. Riley 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Hélène Émilie Carpentier 🇫🇷 · $25
  • Karolina Anna Duda 🇵🇱 · $25
  • Apio Rose Barasa 🇰🇪 · $20

    “Thought of Kenta all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

  • Angel L. Fields 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Valentina Silvia Rossi 🇮🇹 · $15
  • Zoe Contreras 🇺🇸 · $14
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Zoe N. Willis 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Been where you're, it gets better. - Joliet”

  • Diego Luiz Moura 🇧🇷 · $10

    “You got this. Please keep us posted. - Niterói”

Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Zubby Chidi Yusuf🇳🇬Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Regina G. Ibarra🇨🇴Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

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

  • Marta L. Duarte🇺🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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 L. Warren🇺🇸Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Nadia Khadija Hegazy🇪🇬Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Jose Russell🇬🇧Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Praying for you, Kenta. More neighborhoods should do this.

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kobe.

      • Thank you. If you're in Kobe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • keep going, Kenta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kenta.

        • Sending love, Kenta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

          • How is Kenta doing now?

            • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Kobe.

              • Thanks for sharing this, Kenta. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

                • Sending strength, Kenta. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                  • Sending love. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                    • Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Kobe.

                      • Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted!

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Kenta. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Kinondoni.

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