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Rebuilding after the tornado: the Lakeview district needs your help

Neighbors in the Lakeview district are rebuilding after the tornado; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

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Joaquín F. Quintero
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Los Angeles
The tornado hit the Lakeview district on 1 March. My home was one of 77 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $7,800 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $4,500 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,450 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $600 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,250 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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    “Thought of Joaquín all day after reading this. - Nagpur”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Joaquín all day after reading this.”

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2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Sombat Vichai Buranasiri🇹🇭Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Kevin E. Anderson🇦🇺Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Patricia M. Domínguez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Emily L. Lawrence🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Yanti Fitria Lie

    Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Fadi Naguib

      Take care, Joaquín. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      • Kamran Salman Ghani

        hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Amsterdam.

        • Nur Ayu Suryadi

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

          • Faith E. ConcepcionAddress verified

            best of luck. Great idea, hope you get there. Love from Sandton.

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