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Rebuilding after the house fire that spread across the block: the families of Harbor Lane needs your help

The house fire that spread across the block damaged 70 homes in the families of Harbor Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇰🇷 Mapo, Seoul, South Korea2,682 views
Min-jun Do-yoon Han
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Mapo
The house fire that spread across the block hit the families of Harbor Lane on 18 May. My home was one of 70 damaged, and 2 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 $4,850 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,800 • Clean water and purification supplies: $280 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $550 • Food parcels for displaced families: $810 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,410 Thanks for reading all this.
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Updates from Min-jun

  1. Small update. $709 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($210 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Kenta Kato 🇯🇵 · $15
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  • Satish B. Mittal 🇬🇧 · $5

    “God bless. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Leicester”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $20
  • Chidi Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Thought of Min-jun all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

  • Hassan Farhan Lodhi 🇵🇰 · $250
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  • Carol J. Johnson 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Happy to help. Saw your post and had to give. - Boston”

  • Antônio Anderson Coelho 🇧🇷 · $200
  • Mangesh D. Naik 🇮🇳 · $50
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  • Novelette J. Richards 🇯🇲 · $20

    “Only $20 but hope it helps. - Montego Bay”

  • Rubel Jahid Mukherjee 🇧🇩 · $26
  • Eliane Gabriela Gomes 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Sumbal Shaista Kazmi 🇵🇰 · $50

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  • Irena Elżbieta Krawczyk🇵🇱Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Defne Zeynep Keskin🇹🇷Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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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  • Sarah Akello Shayo

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Heliopolis.

    • Lilian Hauwa Okoro

      Keep going, Min-jun. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Dae-hyun OhQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Min-jun

        • Kofi Eric Danso

          Praying for you, Min-jun. This could happen to any of us

          • Reem Hala Zidan

            Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

            • Imam Fajar Tanoto

              thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

              • Gabriele D'Amico

                Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Nice donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

                • Ning Hu

                  good luck, Min-jun. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My husband and I read this together. Love from Ottawa

                  $1,689 raised of $4,850

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