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Resettlement support for 7 people arriving in Newcastle
Help a family of 4 start their new life in Newcastle: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 8 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Newcastle. 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 March.
I was a mechanic 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 Newcastle Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,300
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $890
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $470
• Language classes and bus passes: $360
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $130
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Thomas
Updates from Thomas
Update from Newcastle: I made the first payment toward language classes and bus passes. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Hồ Chí Minh City donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Looking forward to the next update. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Newcastle.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Thomas?
Thank you. If you're in Newcastle I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Hope things get better soon, Thomas. Shared it with a few friends.
how is Thomas doing now?
sending love, Thomas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up
Keep going, Thomas. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Birmingham