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Resettlement support for 4 people arriving in Albany
After fleeing Sudan, the Tesfaye family has arrived in Albany with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States1,405 views
My family left Sudan 14 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Albany. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in April.
I was a pharmacist in Sudan, and I'm studying the language every evening. Our daughter and son have started school and are doing well.
We want nothing more than to be self-sufficient. This fund will help us through the first six months.
All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent).
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,300
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,100
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $570
• Language classes and bus passes: $410
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $120
Thank you so much.
- Rowena
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Hang in there, Rowena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Albany.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Epe.
Praying for you, Rowena. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update
You're not alone, Rowena. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending good thoughts, Rowena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Kandy.