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Resettlement support for 6 people arriving in Christchurch
The Petrenko family are rebuilding in Christchurch after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 7 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Christchurch. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in December.
I was a farmer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 $2,800 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,550
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $100
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,150
With deep gratitude,
Brenda
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Thinking of you, Brenda. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Keep going, Brenda. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Toronto but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Praying for you, Brenda. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Montréal this morning
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Santa Fe.
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Magelang
Hope it all works out, Brenda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did