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Manukau flood relief - the Orchard district
After the flood, families in the Orchard district need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
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The flood hit the Orchard district on 9 August. My home was one of 37 damaged, and 7 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.
We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates.
Where the $5,250 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $2,400
• Clean water and purification supplies: $590
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $900
• Food parcels for displaced families: $730
• Tools and labor for repairs: $630
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Sending good thoughts, Terry. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Terry. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Siliguri.
hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Leeds!
projects like this are what make a place worth living in. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thanks for sharing this, Terry. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Love from Manila!
Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Manukau.
Praying for you, Terry. Shared this with my family!
More neighborhoods should do this. Greetings from Patna.
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Recife so I could bring a meal. Take care
Praying for you, Terry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.