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Rebuilding after the hurricane: Harbor village needs your help

After the hurricane, families in Harbor village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States2,256 views
Brian S. Owens
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Minneapolis
The hurricane hit Harbor village on 31 August. My home was one of 82 damaged, and 10 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 $9,450 goes: โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $4,700 โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $1,050 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $510 โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $1,750 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $1,440 I hope life is good to you. - Brian
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Brian

  1. Update from Minneapolis: I made the first payment toward bedding, blankets and mattresses. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Zahra Ines Naguib ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $250
  • Joseph F. Mosley ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200

    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Brian all day after reading this.โ€

  • Raymond W. Martin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200

    โ€œBe well. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Auroraโ€

  • Randall B. Calloway ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200

    โ€œWishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Mobileโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $149
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  • Ryan H. Matthews ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Muthoni Nafula Kimaro ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œStay strong. Hope you get the rest soon. - Naivashaโ€

  • Shweta L. Sharma ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $77
  • Farhana Popy Hasan ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75

    โ€œAll the best. Hope the October deadline works out. - Khulnaโ€

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    โ€œBest of luck - Strasbourgโ€

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  • Beatrice Tabitha Githinji ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $54.50

    โ€œThought of Brian all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaamโ€

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Reviews

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  • Madhu E. Panwar๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Raymond H. Foster๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

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

  • Winnie Atieno Karanja๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified 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.

  • Dimitrios Evangelos Pappas๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Nabirye Adhiambo Kamau๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Janet S. LambID verified

    Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Love from Kyoto

    • Abubakar Dayo Gbadamosi

      Thanks for sharing this, Brian. More neighborhoods should do this. All the best.

      • Winda Novi Nugroho

        Hang in there, Brian. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Nairobi.

        • Lubna Wafa TawfikID verified

          Best of luck, Brian. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

          • Sebastian D. Perry

            Great idea, hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Gazipur

            • Arda Yusuf ลžahin

              Sending good thoughts, Brian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Kozhikode

              • Fitri Ika Putra

                thanks for sharing this, Brian. More neighborhoods should do this. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                • Aaliyah Prescott

                  hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Warren.

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