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Newcastle upon Tyne flood relief - the Orchard settlement

The flood damaged 16 homes in the Orchard settlement. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,999 views
Allison K. Kirby
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Newcastle upon Tyne
The flood hit the Orchard settlement on 19 May. My home was one of 16 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 $5,200 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,350 • Tools and labor for repairs: $850 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,000 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Allison

  1. Update from Newcastle upon Tyne: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Newcastle upon Tyne: I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Lavanya W. Ramachandran 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Be well. Thought of Allison all day after reading this. - Pune”

  • Neil M. Rodriguez 🇵🇭 · $50
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    “Sending love. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Busan”

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  • Yumi Akari Nakamura 🇯🇵 · $5

    “Thought of Allison all day after reading this. - Shinjuku”

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    “From my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Biratnagar”

  • Abubakar Danjuma Daramola 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Allison all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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  • Rhea K. Santos

    Keep going, Allison. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings

    • Leonardo E. Quintero

      Sending good thoughts. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Joliet

      • Long Minh Diep

        Take care. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Los Angeles.

        • Andrea Theresa Fischer

          Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.

          • Sabbir Milon Saha

            Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne

            • Eduardo C. Contreras

              Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

              • William LindqvistPhoto verified

                Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

                • Adrian Whitaker

                  praying for you. More neighborhoods should do this. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out

                  $2,777.50 raised of $5,200

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