Rebuilding after the house fire that spread across the block: the families of Eastgate Lane needs your help
The house fire that spread across the block damaged 59 homes in the families of Eastgate Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
Updates from Maeve
Update from Dublin: I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Mackenzie T. Williams 🇺🇸 · $5
- Ming Lin Cui 🇨🇦 · $10
- Adrián C. Ibáñez 🇲🇽 · $100
“God bless. Hope the October deadline works out. - Ciudad de México”
- Tigist Tigist Hailemariam 🇪🇹 · $10
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $10
- Inès Marchal 🇫🇷 · $100
- John W. Obrien 🇬🇧 · $50
- Elise Rey 🇫🇷 · $25
“Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Paris”
- Wekesa Ssebuliba Bakari 🇺🇬 · $15
“Get well soon! - Mukono”
- Kajal A. Savla 🇮🇳 · $25
- Adewale Adeyemi 🇳🇬 · $25
“From Ikeja with love. - Ikeja”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $30
- Anastasia Nina Volkov 🇷🇺 · $5
- Maurício Thiago Costa 🇧🇷 · $68
“Wishing you the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Belo Horizonte”
- Anil K. Khanna 🇬🇧 · $200
“Hope this covers a bit of it. - Leicester”
- Scarlett M. Wright 🇨🇦 · $5
- Luís Francisco Rocha 🇧🇷 · $75
- Efe Orhan Kılıç 🇹🇷 · $10
“Wish I could do more! - Antalya”
- Toàn Lộc Dang 🇺🇸 · $50
- Haris Reza Permana 🇮🇩 · $20
Reviews
2.9(18 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Great help in a difficult time
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
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This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
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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.
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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.
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- Really cared about my situation
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- Genuine person with a big heart
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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.
- Restored my faith in humanity
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gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best
thinking of you, Maeve. Your post was clear and honest
Stay strong, Maeve. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Dublin.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dublin.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Thinking of Dublin.
Is bedding, blankets and mattresses the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. bedding, blankets and mattresses comes first ($1,100) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Dublin.
Hang in there, Maeve. Great idea, hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Dublin.
Any update on how things are going in Dublin?
best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Leinster. I'll ask around and let you know.
Rooting for you, Maeve. Great idea, hope you get there.
thinking of you and your family. More neighborhoods should do this. Love from Pune.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. Great idea, hope you get there. Greetings from Salvador.
Sending strength, Maeve. More neighborhoods should do this. Greetings from San Jose
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Keep going. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Maeve. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Dublin.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Leinster. I'll ask around and let you know.
You're not alone, Maeve. Shared this with my family. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Dublin.
sending strength, Maeve. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. God bless
Take care, Maeve. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless