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Petrópolis house fire that spread across the block relief - the Eastgate neighborhood

The house fire that spread across the block damaged 34 homes in the Eastgate neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Giovana Gabriela Lima
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Petrópolis
The house fire that spread across the block hit the Eastgate neighborhood on 22 March. My home was one of 34 damaged, and 9 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 $2,000 goes: • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $440 • Food parcels for displaced families: $260 • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,300 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

Updates from Giovana

  1. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($206). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward bedding, blankets and mattresses.

  2. Update from Petrópolis: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Karanja Kiprop Kiprop 🇺🇬 · $9
  • Uğur Alp Duman 🇩🇪 · $5
  • Ayaka Akari Kobayashi 🇯🇵 · $75
  • Malathi G. Warrier 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Adaeze Juliet Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Hope the May deadline works out. - Ikeja”

  • Eva Karin Verhoeven 🇳🇱 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. From Haarlem with love.”

  • Anand N. Chauhan 🇬🇧 · $46.50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Rashidi Macharia Lubega 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Micah W. Wells 🇨🇦 · $10
  • Duy Tài Duong 🇻🇳 · $54

    “Wish I could do more. Only $54 but hope it helps. - Thủ Đức”

Reviews

2.3(9 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Fajar Rudi Pratama🇮🇩Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Maverick L. Palmer🇨🇦Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Bakari Bakari Mrema🇹🇿Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Malathi A. Yadav🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Udari Anoma Gamage🇱🇰Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Aline Ingrid Costa🇧🇷Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Arief Mulyadi Pratama🇮🇩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.

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    Exceptional service

    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.

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  • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Kampala

    • Thinking of you. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Jakarta.

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