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Resettlement support for 7 people arriving in Patras

Help a family of 6 start their new life in Patras: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Patras, Western Greece, Greece1,783 views
Zoe Zoe Michailidis
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Patras
My family left Iraq 13 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Patras. 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 nurse in Iraq, 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 $1,850 goes: โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $1,150 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $360 โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $250 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $90 Thanks for being kind about this.

Updates from Zoe

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 70% funded and I made the first payment toward language classes and bus passes.

  • Bella E. Fisher ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Samanthi Nilmini Tennakoon ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $69
  • Jack Hart ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Lorena G. Martรญnez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $5

    โ€œEvery little bit. Saw your post and had to give. - Mรฉridaโ€

  • Shaista Nazia Zardari ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $34.50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

    โ€œHope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Athensโ€

  • Shreya C. Jadeja ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Jahid Alamin Uddin ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25

    โ€œYou got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bograโ€

  • Lucas L. Owens ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Hasan Batuhan ร‡etin ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $62.50
  • Tatiane Tatiane Farias ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Dolores A. Valdez ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Iqra Afshan Javed ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25
  • Michelle P. Campos ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Sunita E. Rawat ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Zoe all day after reading this. - Nagpurโ€

  • Mark H. Martinez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10

    โ€œStay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mandaueโ€

  • Jimena H. Orozco ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $75
  • Lucas Philippe Rolland ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $37
  • Linda Eunice Abdul ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $7.50

Reviews

2.4(9 reviews)

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  • Caroline J. Armstrong๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Chiara Giulia Testa๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Chhaya Thakur๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Yong-jun Si-woo Jang๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Kees Gerrit Kuipers๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Polina Oksana Lysenko๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Santiago Pickett๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Oksana Polina Vinogradov๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Esteban J. Sรกnchez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Sending good thoughts, Zoe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zoe

      • wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care

        • Keep going, Zoe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 6 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

          • So sorry you're going through this, Zoe. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

            • Mousumi Shefali RoyPhoto verified

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Patras.

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