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Machakos fire in the settlement relief - the families of Marketplace Lane
Neighbors in the families of Marketplace Lane are rebuilding after the fire in the settlement; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.
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The fire in the settlement hit the families of Marketplace Lane on 1 January. My home was one of 38 damaged, and 14 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.
Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters.
Where the $900 goes:
• Tools and labor for repairs: $390
• Roofing sheets and timber: $410
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $100
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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- Sapna C. Kushwaha 🇮🇳 · $50
- Anitha L. Balakrishnan 🇮🇳 · $25
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Mwanaisha all day after reading this.”
- Vera Andreev 🇷🇺 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
“God bless. I'm in San Jose, thinking of you. - San Jose”
- Sebastián F. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $10
“You got this. Hope you get the rest soon. - Guadalajara”
- Nalini N. Khumalo 🇿🇦 · $10
“Hope this helps. Thought of Mwanaisha all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”
- Rekha S. Awasthi 🇮🇳 · $25
“Praying for you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Thane”
- Farhan Awan 🇵🇰 · $13
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $250
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how is Mwanaisha doing now?
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update
sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Machakos.
Thank you. If you're in Machakos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
You're not alone, Mwanaisha. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Take care, Mwanaisha. Hope you get there. Greetings from Buffalo
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. God bless