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Palmira landslide relief - Old Town village
The landslide damaged 84 homes in Old Town village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The landslide hit Old Town village on 16 September. My home was one of 84 damaged, and 2 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club.
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 $1,700 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $690
• Clean water and purification supplies: $145
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $240
• Food parcels for displaced families: $380
• Tools and labor for repairs: $245
Thanks for reading all this.
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what's already covered and what's the $1,700 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. roofing sheets and timber is the biggest at $690. Thanks for asking.
Hang in there, Amparo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Amparo?
Thank you. If you're in Palmira I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
Rooting for you, Amparo. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 16 people at work.