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Rebuilding after the heatwave: Old Town village needs your help

Neighbors in Old Town village are rebuilding after the heatwave; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

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Geeta K. Panwar
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Mumbai
The heatwave hit Old Town village on 18 December. My home was one of 86 damaged, and 10 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. 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 $1,500 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $740 • Clean water and purification supplies: $85 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $130 • Food parcels for displaced families: $250 • Tools and labor for repairs: $295 If you're reading this, thank you.
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    “You got this. Thought of Geeta all day after reading this.”

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    “Wish I could do more. My father told me about this one. - Newcastle”

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    “Take care of yourselves. My colleague told me about this one. - Austin”

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    Reliable and compassionate

    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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    Helped when no one else could

    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.

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    Exceeded expectations

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

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    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Amparo M. ContrerasPhoto verified

    shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

    • Shruthi M. Krishnamurthy

      Best of luck, Geeta. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care!

      • Denise Stone

        Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings

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