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Rebuilding after the flash flood: the Orchard settlement needs your help

The flash flood damaged 56 homes in the Orchard settlement. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Teresa M. Dixon
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Fort Worth
The flash flood hit the Orchard settlement on 24 June. My home was one of 56 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church hall. 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 $5,500 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,650 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $720 • Food parcels for displaced families: $700 • Clean water and purification supplies: $430 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Teresa

  1. Quick update: $2,405 raised so far (44%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 42 of you. I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($635). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Đức Tâm Dao 🇻🇳 · $10

    “Hang in there. I'm in Hồ Chí Minh City, thinking of you.”

  • Tariq Hassan Nassar 🇸🇦 · $10
  • Howard B. Owens 🇺🇸 · $5

    “You got this. Thought of Teresa all day after reading this. - San Jose”

  • Adhiambo Nancy Mwende 🇹🇿 · $5

    “Sending love. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Arusha”

  • Priscila Kelly Farias 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Umesh H. Sathe 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇱 · $39
  • Teresa C. Flores 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Janet Njeri Byaruhanga 🇹🇿 · $10

    “Good luck. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Kinondoni”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $6

    “All the best. Hope the September deadline works out. - Chattogram”

  • Francisca Mariana Ribeiro 🇧🇷 · $7.50

    “Keep your head up. Only $8 but hope it helps. - Uberlândia”

  • Hala Salma Bouzid 🇪🇸 · $20
  • Njeri Joyce Kamau 🇺🇬 · $189

    “You got this. Only $189 but hope it helps. - Entebbe”

  • Harumi Reiko Sakai 🇯🇵 · $10

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Teresa all day after reading this. - Sakai”

  • Étienne Philippe Mercier 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Tuhin Joy Ali 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Bohdan Danylo Bondar 🇺🇦 · $100
  • Eugene G. Castillo 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Onyango Waweru Temba 🇰🇪 · $5
  • Slamet Santoso 🇮🇩 · $10

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  • Christian C. Rivera🇵🇭Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Gianna Steele🇬🇧Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Bruno H. Peña🇲🇽Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

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

  • Kimani Collins Githinji🇰🇪Verified helper
    Made a real difference

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    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.

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  • Avery B. DuncanPhoto verified

    Hope it all works out. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Fort Worth

    • Chidinma Yewande Gbadamosi

      Thanks for sharing this, Teresa. Great idea, hope you get there. Blessings.

      • Piper F. Walsh

        You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Milan this morning

        • Shun EndoID verifiedPhoto verified

          hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours

          • Arianna A. Reyes

            Rooting for you, Teresa. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Wudil.

            $4,405 raised of $5,500

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