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Resettlement support for 4 people arriving in Salem
The Mohammadi family are rebuilding in Salem after leaving Sudan; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Sudan 9 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Salem. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in November.
I was a nurse 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 Salem Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $5,200 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,500
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,350
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $710
• Language classes and bus passes: $520
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $120
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Javier
Updates from Javier
23% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,160 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 1% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward beds, table and basic furniture. More news soon.
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- Álvaro K. Solís 🇺🇸 · $20
- Hugo M. Gutiérrez 🇺🇸 · $5
- Danielle W. Brooks 🇺🇸 · $10
- Jiro Kazuo Ishida 🇯🇵 · $10
- Mustafa Okan Arslan 🇹🇷 · $3
“From my family to yours. My brother told me about this one. - Istanbul”
- María Villalobos 🇨🇴 · $10
- Greta De Santis 🇮🇹 · $25
“Get well soon. From Bergamo with love.”
- Juliet Wunmi Uzor 🇳🇬 · $1,000
- Rowan H. Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $10
- Sandeep B. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $50
- Fadi Khalil 🇪🇬 · $15
- Ayaan J. Bhardwaj 🇺🇸 · $50
“You got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Fresno”
- Yash T. Vyas 🇮🇳 · $10
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Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Salem.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Salem
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent deposit and first month, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
What exactly is the $5,200 for?
Rent deposit and first month is $2,500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Caruaru.
You're not alone, Javier. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Salem
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Tucson so I could bring a meal.
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Memphis.