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Rebuilding after the storm: the Riverside neighborhood needs your help

Neighbors in the Riverside neighborhood are rebuilding after the storm; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇬🇧 BT14 4SH, Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom2,126 views
Maverick L. Stone
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Derry
The storm hit the Riverside neighborhood on 23 November. My home was one of 35 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $6,500 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,550 • Clean water and purification supplies: $330 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $740 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,100 • Tools and labor for repairs: $780 Thanks for being kind about this. - Maverick

Updates from Maverick

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($325 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Derry: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 2% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  • Rachel T. Holmes 🇺🇸 · $1,000

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Maverick all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Meena P. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Indira E. Somayajula 🇮🇳 · $173
  • Gopal C. Raju 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Marta N. Benítez 🇲🇽 · $76
  • Mariana W. Muñoz 🇲🇽 · $75
  • Do-hyun Seung-woo Joo 🇰🇷 · $55.50
  • Kimani Kiprop Mutebi 🇺🇬 · $50
  • Sapna W. Khanna 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Diego D. Núñez 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Tadeusz Wójcik 🇵🇱 · $50
  • Grayson W. Vazquez 🇳🇿 · $30
  • Maryam Zoya Baig 🇵🇰 · $30
  • Carlos G. Romero 🇦🇷 · $30

    “Take care of yourselves. I'm in Mar del Plata, thinking of you. - Mar del Plata”

  • Shefali Sumaiya Rashid 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Thought of Maverick all day after reading this. - Varanasi”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Raghavan N. Iyer 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Mia F. Larson 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Maverick all day after reading this. - Derry”

  • Musyoka Onyango Mugisha 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Stephanie F. Lewis 🇺🇸 · $25

Reviews

2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Krishna B. Joshi🇨🇦Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Lillian Stone🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

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

  • Kalpana Sita Aryal🇳🇵Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Naveen G. Sharma🇮🇳Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Cristian H. Franco🇺🇸Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Thinking of you, Maverick. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Derry.

    • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. After 10 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Catania!

        • Hope things get better soon, Maverick. Your post was clear and honest. I hope February is when things finally get easier.

          • wishing you the best, Maverick. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

            • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

              • sending strength. Hope you get there. Love from Latina

                • You're not alone, Maverick. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Derry.

                  • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Derry

                    • Take care, Maverick. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Edinburgh.

                      • Brenda HaynesPhoto verified

                        Best of luck. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Love from George

                        $2,264.50 raised of $6,500

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