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Rebuilding after the flash flood: the Marketplace district needs your help
The flash flood damaged 56 homes in the Marketplace district. We are raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The flash flood hit the Marketplace district on 17 March. My home was one of 56 damaged, and 8 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.
Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters.
Where the $7,250 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $3,050
• Clean water and purification supplies: $870
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $680
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,650
• Tools and labor for repairs: $1,000
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Colton
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You're not alone. More neighborhoods should do this. Please keep us posted.
Stay strong, Colton. Shared this with my family. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this. More neighborhoods should do this. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
take care, Colton. More neighborhoods should do this. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
What's already covered and what's the $7,250 for?
Sure. The biggest one is roofing sheets and timber, $3,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
Rooting for you. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in
Rooting for you, Colton. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Best of luck, Colton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of San Diego.
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. After 27 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.