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Resettlement support for 6 people arriving in Paris

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

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Patrick Barre
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Paris
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 5 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Paris. 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. Funds are managed by the Paris Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $2,250 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,200 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $230 • Language classes and bus passes: $420 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $400 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Patrick

  1. We're at 27% thanks to 16 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Paris: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and I made the first payment toward winter clothing and school supplies.

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  • Okello Hamisi

    Thinking of you, Patrick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

    • Uche Modupe Nwosu

      wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Carmen Dinu

        Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Paris.

        • Hari J. Namboothiri

          Wishing you peace, Patrick. Looking forward to the next update. After 22 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Imad Imad Bouzid

            Wishing you peace, Patrick. This could happen to any of us. Love from Niterói.

            • Anjana P. Balakrishnan

              You're not alone, Patrick. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

              • Tammy W. Harris

                Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

                • Ji-min Kyung-mi YooPhoto verified

                  Best of luck, Patrick. I hope things turn around soon!

                  • Bennett F. Gill

                    everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                    • Pooja T. Sandhu

                      Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Lapu-Lapu this morning.

                      • Jayden A. BeckID verified

                        thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

                        • Flávio Roberto Moreira

                          Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from San Jose

                          • Fernanda K. Navarro

                            You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too

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