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Puebla hurricane relief - the Riverside district

The hurricane damaged 64 homes in the Riverside district. We are raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Gustavo K. Orozco
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Puebla
The hurricane hit the Riverside district on 13 August. My home was one of 64 damaged, and 13 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse. 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 $2,600 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,450 • Clean water and purification supplies: $190 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $220 • Food parcels for displaced families: $210 • Tools and labor for repairs: $530 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Gustavo

  1. Quick update: $455 raised so far (18%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Raúl F. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $100
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  • Abigail Hill 🇨🇦 · $100
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  • Aria L. Kim 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇲🇦 · $10
  • Mahnoor Kiran Raza 🇵🇰 · $24.50

    “Hope this helps. From Mardan with love. - Mardan”

  • Vihaan E. Shukla 🇮🇳 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Saw your post and had to give. - Thrissur”

  • Theodore L. Craig 🇺🇸 · $500

    “Get well soon. Thought of Gustavo all day after reading this. - Cambridge”

  • Audrey L. Howard 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Hang in there. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Chandler”

  • Abril J. Muñoz 🇲🇽 · $5

    “Hope this helps. I'm in San Nicolás de los Garza, thinking of you. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

  • Emilia W. Wong 🇦🇺 · $20

    “Be well. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Cairns”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Jigna L. Shah 🇮🇳 · $31.50
  • Donna M. Ward 🇦🇺 · $54
  • Mary Grace W. De Leon 🇵🇭 · $200
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  • Deepak P. Malhotra 🇺🇸 · $30

Reviews

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  • Philipp Elias Otto🇩🇪Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Ingrid Patrícia Brito🇧🇷Verified helper
    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.

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  • Rodrigo F. FernándezAddress verified

    Keep going, Gustavo. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

    • Yaw Henry Nti

      Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too!

      • Naomi B. Powell

        Wishing you the best, Gustavo. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

        • Michelle S. CurtisID verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Gustavo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Divya Gounder

            You're not alone, Gustavo. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Peoria

            $1,714 raised of $2,600

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