Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyDisaster reliefCritical

Rebuilding after the winter storm: the families of Old Town Lane needs your help

The winter storm damaged 22 homes in the families of Old Town Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇺🇸 Yonkers, New York, United States516 views
Rafael A. Treviño
Email verified
Yonkers
The winter storm hit the families of Old Town Lane on 27 November. My home was one of 22 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse. 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 $6,650 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,400 • Clean water and purification supplies: $840 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $610 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,250 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,550 Glad we found this place.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Rafael

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Donations

RecentTop gifts

Be the first to give

Even a small gift shows the owner they are not alone.

Reviews

2.8(6 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Musyoka Njoroge Temba🇹🇿Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

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

  • Leandro Anderson Barros🇧🇷Verified donor
    Professional and kind

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

  • Niluka Nadeesha Kumarasinghe🇱🇰Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Tariq Faisal Nabulsi🇪🇸Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Daniel Dennis Mushi🇰🇪Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

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

  • Surafel Kebede Worku🇪🇹Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

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

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Annabelle F. Scott

    Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Henri GaillardID verified

      Hope it all works out, Rafael. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Take care

      • Roi Peretz

        Wishing you peace, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Amsterdam

        • Isaree Busaba Chanthara

          Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

          $0 raised of $6,650

          Give

          More people who need help