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Palmira flood relief - the families of Eastgate Lane

The flood damaged 52 homes in the families of Eastgate Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Nicolás G. Urbina
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Palmira
The flood hit the families of Eastgate Lane on 20 May. My home was one of 52 damaged, and 8 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 $2,450 goes: • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $250 • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,100 • Tools and labor for repairs: $610 • Food parcels for displaced families: $490 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Nicolás

Updates from Nicolás

  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($110). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  • Natnael Yilma 🇪🇹 · $100
  • Subash Dinesh Koirala 🇳🇵 · $50
  • Teresa Herrera 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Corinne Laine 🇫🇷 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $10

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the August deadline works out. - Cologne”

  • Aravind Pai 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Thought of Nicolás all day after reading this. - Jabalpur”

  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Isabella Ashworth 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Caroline Murphy 🇺🇸 · $4.50
  • Eliane Cláudia Mendes 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. My neighbor told me about this one. - Duque de Caxias”

Reviews

2.4(7 reviews)

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  • Maria Vera Kuznetsov🇷🇺Verified donor
    Made a real difference

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

  • Isaree Sasithorn Duangdee🇹🇭Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Mercedes J. González🇺🇸Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Nathan Nicolas Denis🇫🇷Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Jagadish F. Panicker🇮🇳Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Bhavna K. Bajpai🇺🇸Verified donor
    Made a real difference

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

  • Sabina Shefali Islam🇧🇩Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Stay strong. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Badagry.

    $394.50 raised of $2,450

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