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The Petrenko family are rebuilding in Parramatta after leaving Sudan; your gift pays for housing basics.

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James Garza
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Parramatta
My family left Sudan 5 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Parramatta. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was a teacher 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. Funds are managed by the Parramatta Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $2,850 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,200 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $220 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $430 I hope life is good to you.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of James all day after reading this.”

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    “Blessings. Saw your post and had to give. - Onitsha”

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    “You got this. My cousin told me about this one. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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    “God bless. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Shinjuku”

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    “Stay strong! - Brandon”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of James all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

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    “You got this. Small amount but sent with love. - Cần Thơ”

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    “Praying for you. My brother told me about this one. - Springfield”

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    “Only $69 but hope it helps. - Pasig”

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    “Every little bit. Saw your post and had to give. - Burnaby”

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  • So sorry you're going through this, James. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

    • Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Love from 6th of October City.

      • Wishing you peace, James. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Kingston.

        • Sending strength, James. Hope you get there. Don't give up. All the best

          • Sending love. Hope you get there. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

            • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Parramatta!

              • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Parramatta.

                • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                  • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Machakos but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                    • Fabian Anton ArnoldPhoto verified

                      You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Parramatta.

                      • sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Parramatta.

                        • Hope things get better soon, James. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Parramatta!

                          • Patrick A. LongPhoto verified

                            Thinking of you and your family, James. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

                            • Yodit Almaz KassaPhoto verified

                              stay strong, James. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                              • Hang in there, James. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                                • Sending strength, James. Shared this with my family.

                                  • Good luck, James. Your post was clear and honest.

                                    • Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

                                      • wishing you peace, James. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                                        • Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Kediri

                                          • Gerald N. SantosPhoto verified

                                            Hang in there, James. Shared this with my family

                                            • sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Brest.

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