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Rebuilding after the flood: the Old Town district needs your help

The flood damaged 84 homes in the Old Town district. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Theodore M. Sandoval
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Hamilton
The flood hit the Old Town district on 7 January. My home was one of 84 damaged, and 6 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. 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 $5,150 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $4,050 • Clean water and purification supplies: $450 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $650 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Theodore

  1. Update from Hamilton: I made the first payment toward bedding, blankets and mattresses. We're at 67% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,643 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 22% thanks to 26 of you. the plan for clean water and purification supplies is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Mwende Ssebuliba Massawe 🇺🇬 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves - Mukono”

  • Seyi Tayo Mba 🇳🇬 · $15.50
  • Itzel H. Ibáñez 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this. - Makati”

  • Rahma Basma Yassin 🇪🇬 · $100
  • Khalid Walid Zidan 🇪🇬 · $50
  • Mehwish Rukhsar Raza 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Kai B. Lawson 🇺🇸 · $41.50

    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Fresno”

  • Vikash S. Davids 🇿🇦 · $5

    “You got this. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this. - George”

  • Dennis Paul Kimaro 🇰🇪 · $100
  • Dennis L. Schultz 🇨🇦 · $250

    “Rooting for you. My father told me about this one. - Ottawa”

  • Juliette Moulin 🇫🇷 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. - Reims”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $63
  • Sudhakar D. Srinivasan 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Jade Day 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Shuvo Saif Mondal 🇧🇩 · $25

    “Be well. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this.”

  • Dipu Bappy Miah 🇧🇩 · $25

    “Shared with friends too. - Jessore”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $30
  • Alexander E. Jordan 🇺🇸 · $79
  • Nancy Auma Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $25

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  • So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from San Fernando.

    • Good luck, Theodore. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. After 29 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Varanasi.

        • Wishing you peace, Theodore. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

          • Thinking of you, Theodore. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

            • Sending good thoughts, Theodore. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

              • Stephanie J. TurnerPhoto verified

                Hope things get better soon. Great idea, hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                • Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

                  • Wishing you the best, Theodore. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

                    • Praying for you, Theodore. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

                      • wishing you peace, Theodore. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Surabaya

                        • Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                          • You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                            • Rita Mavis TawiahAddress verified

                              I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Luxor this morning. Love from Luxor.

                              • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My neighbor in Jakarta Selatan donated after I showed her your page. All the best

                                • Sending strength, Theodore. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. We're a small family in Shinjuku but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Shinjuku

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