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Resettlement support for 5 people arriving in Austin
After fleeing Venezuela, the Tesfaye family has arrived in Austin with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States5,062 views
My family left Venezuela 11 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Austin. 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 September.
I was a pharmacist in Venezuela, 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 $3,600 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,250
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,300
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $620
• Language classes and bus passes: $260
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $170
If you're reading this, thank you.
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you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
Take care, Itzel. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Hamilton so I could bring a meal.
wishing you peace, Itzel. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Bakersfield but we're thinking of you. Love from Bakersfield.
thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking