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Resettlement support for 5 people arriving in Lyon

Help a family of 4 start their new life in Lyon: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Odette Anaïs Jacquet
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Lyon
My family left Ethiopia 6 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Lyon. 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 October. I was a farmer in Ethiopia, 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 $3,750 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,050 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $840 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $460 • Language classes and bus passes: $290 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $110 Thanks for reading all this.
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Updates from Odette

  1. Small update. $544 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $374 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Hasan Babu Alam🇧🇩Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Derek S. Chen🇦🇺Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Kirill Kuznetsov

    good luck, Odette. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Dwarka.

    • Arjun P. PrajapatiPhoto verified

      Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

      • Kendall T. Cook

        Looking forward to the next update. After 25 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

        • Hüseyin Oğuz CoşkunAddress verified

          hang in there, Odette. Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier

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