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Rebuilding after the heatwave: Millbrook village needs your help

The heatwave damaged 22 homes in Millbrook village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Rekha H. Thakur
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Salem
The heatwave hit Millbrook village on 13 May. My home was one of 22 damaged, and 2 families are still in temporary shelter at the community 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,250 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $670 • Clean water and purification supplies: $160 • Food parcels for displaced families: $150 • Tools and labor for repairs: $270 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Rekha

  1. Quick update: $436 raised so far (35%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($339). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($69 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Rekha

  • Ketki M. Amin 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Happy to help. Hope the August deadline works out. - Dwarka”

  • Lamia Shima Banerjee 🇮🇳 · $57
  • Imam Joko Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $36.50

    “Only $37 but hope it helps. - Makassar”

  • Kai T. Sanchez 🇺🇸 · $30

    “God bless. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Joliet”

  • Gita Puja Rana 🇳🇵 · $30
  • Wunmi Oluwaseun Quadri 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Usman Ebuka Bello 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Be well. Shared with friends too. - Kano”

  • Mariana Aline Batista 🇧🇷 · $250

    “Hope things get better. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Uberlândia”

  • Halima Chebet Barasa 🇹🇿 · $30

    “Be well. Thought of Rekha all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaam”

  • Ketki R. Pawar 🇮🇳 · $14
  • Thulani A. Pretorius 🇿🇦 · $25

Reviews

2.6(7 reviews)

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  • Yakubu Michael Coker🇳🇬Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Parth C. Sawant🇮🇳Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Sabine Sabine Kuhn🇩🇪Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

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

  • Savannah K. Schwartz🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Jessica Lea Schmid🇩🇪Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Kelly Priscila Moreira🇧🇷Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    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.

  • Anh Bảo Trieu🇻🇳Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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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  • best of luck. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

    • Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!

      • Stay strong, Rekha. More neighborhoods should do this. It's not much but it's yours

        $517.50 raised of $1,250

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