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Rebuilding after the house fire that spread across the block: Millbrook village needs your help

Neighbors in Millbrook village are rebuilding after the house fire that spread across the block; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇺🇸 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States3,829 views
Henry H. Santiago
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Greensboro
The house fire that spread across the block hit Millbrook village on 23 August. My home was one of 73 damaged, and 10 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 $4,350 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,150 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,050 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,150 If you're reading this, thank you. - Henry
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Henry

  1. We're at 21% thanks to 24 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,425 in total) I made the first payment toward bedding, blankets and mattresses. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $1,214 raised so far (28%). I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Denise C. Hunter 🇺🇸 · $61
  • Ryan Hawkins 🇺🇸 · $76

    “You got this. Only $76 but hope it helps. - San Diego”

  • Uche Abubakar Okoro 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Lisa Zimmermann 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Utami Hesti Surya 🇮🇩 · $20

    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Jakarta Barat”

  • Hudson C. Daniels 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Good luck. I'm in San Jose, thinking of you. - San Jose”

  • Anisa Elsa Tan 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Padam Rai 🇳🇵 · $100
  • Pari J. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Marcel Sebastian König 🇩🇪 · $5
  • Matthew Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Jade Marie Nicolas 🇫🇷 · $5
  • Mona Salma Abdallah 🇫🇷 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Paris”

  • Maryam Nazia Tarar 🇵🇰 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Been where you are, it gets better. - Faisalabad”

  • Walker Stanley 🇬🇧 · $5
  • Aarti J. Gill 🇬🇧 · $75

    “Happy to help. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Birmingham”

  • Seema A. Kushwaha 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Zahra Rania Mahmoud 🇸🇦 · $100
  • Liam Isak Henriksson 🇸🇪 · $75

    “All the best. - Uppsala”

  • Brenda N. Moore 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Thought of Henry all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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  • Oleg Vladimir TkachukQuestion

    how is Henry doing now?

    • Fernando Mabini

      Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Abril J. Valdez

        Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Bogor.

        • Luis H. Orozco

          Sending love, Henry. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!

          • Vivian P. George

            hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer

            • Charmaine R. MendozaQuestion

              Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Henry

              • Henry H. SantiagoOwnerAnswer

                It's all in the list in the story. roofing sheets and timber is the big one at $2,150, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

            • Jordan P. Davidson

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Oakland so I could bring a meal.

              • Neslihan Nur GülerPhoto verified

                Thanks for sharing this, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 40 people at work.

                • Prakash K. Walia

                  wishing you the best, Henry. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

                  • Tanvir Sabbir Das

                    Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Mysuru

                    • Pallavi J. Karandikar

                      Hope it all works out, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                      • Evgeny Stepanov

                        Best of luck, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page.

                        • Jose C. Chambers

                          a colleague of mine might know someone for this in North Carolina. I'll ask around and let you know!

                          • Dieter Fabian Franke

                            Wishing you the best, Henry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Mumbai.

                            $3,736.50 raised of $4,350

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