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Resettlement support for 5 people arriving in Portland
After fleeing Afghanistan, the Abdi family has arrived in Portland with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Afghanistan 11 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Portland. We're a family of five 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 an electrician in Afghanistan, 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 Portland Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $2,300 goes:
• Language classes and bus passes: $260
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $550
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,250
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $240
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Adeline
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Thinking of you, Adeline. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!
You're not alone, Adeline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Portland.
Wishing you peace, Adeline. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Portland.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Fort Portal but we're thinking of you.
Stay strong, Adeline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Portland
take care, Adeline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Berlin but we're thinking of you
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from San Diego.