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Resettlement support for 4 people arriving in Leeds

Help a family of 3 start their new life in Leeds: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

🇬🇧 LS17 3TL, Leeds, England, United Kingdom1,457 views
Daniel M. Beck
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Leeds
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Leeds. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in October. I was a teacher in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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. Funds are managed by a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $3,600 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,200 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $760 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $300 • Language classes and bus passes: $190 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $150 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Daniel

  1. Quick update: $224 raised so far (6%). the plan for language classes and bus passes is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($65 in total) the plan for winter clothing and school supplies is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Salvador N. RojasQuestionID verified

    any update on how things are going in Leeds?

    • Victor A. Galang

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Kediri this morning. Thinking of Leeds

      • Aurora Carlson

        Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Shinjuku donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

        • Pranee Rungnapa Boonmee

          Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Paris so I could bring a meal.

          • Anthony A. Watkins

            You're not alone, Daniel. Looking forward to the next update

            • Ryan P. Dela CruzPhoto verified

              looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Leeds

              $359 raised of $3,600

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