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Resettlement support for 6 people arriving in Newcastle upon Tyne

After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Shevchenko family has arrived in Newcastle upon Tyne with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

🇬🇧 NE2 4SH, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom2,217 views
Nova G. Tran
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Newcastle upon Tyne
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Newcastle upon Tyne. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in January. 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 $3,650 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,650 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $980 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $330 • Language classes and bus passes: $470 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $220 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Nova

  1. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($958). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 17% thanks to 18 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $413 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Nova all day after reading this. - Narayanganj”

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    “Hang in there. Please keep us posted. - Glasgow”

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    “Praying for you. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Saint-Denis”

  • Atul N. Naik 🇮🇳 · $70
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    “Hang in there. I'm in Cork, thinking of you.”

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    “Only $59 but hope it helps. - Yogyakarta”

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    “All the best. Thought of Nova all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Onitsha”

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    “Thought of Nova all day after reading this. - Arlington”

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    “Best of luck. I'm in George, thinking of you.”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the January deadline works out. - Moscow”

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  • Ángel P. Mora

    you're not alone, Nova. Hope you get there. After 22 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

    • Grace C. Luna

      So sorry you're going through this, Nova. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

      • Adewale Chinedu Okoro

        sending love, Nova. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

        • Natalia WieczorekAddress verified

          Praying for you, Nova. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne

          • Josefina D. Legaspi

            wishing you peace, Nova. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.

            $1,534 raised of $3,650

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