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Resettlement support for 7 people arriving in Pittsburgh

After fleeing Myanmar, the Shevchenko family has arrived in Pittsburgh with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

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Iván B. Rivera
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Pittsburgh
My family left Myanmar 10 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Pittsburgh. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in January. I was an engineer in Myanmar, 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 $3,450 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $510 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $530 • Rent deposit and first month: $2,410 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Iván
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  • Alexandra R. Kelly 🇬🇧 · $387

    “Stay strong. Hope the January deadline works out. - Nottingham”

  • Komal Bhatt 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Rooting for you. Gave what I could this week. - Saket”

  • Dylan N. Gregory 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Lanre Babatunde Eze 🇳🇬 · $200

    “You got this. Been where you're, it gets better. - Wudil”

  • Nicholas A. Vargas 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Kaylee Murray 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Jyoti F. Joshi 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Hossain Hridoy Chatterjee 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Riley Armstrong 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Udom Chalerm Prasertsak 🇹🇭 · $100

    “Stay strong. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Bang Khen”

  • Pedro E. Manalo 🇵🇭 · $100

    “All the best. I'm in Pasig, thinking of you.”

  • Addison G. Harrison 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Samuel Yinka Bankole 🇳🇬 · $100

    “Every little bit. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Laura Laura Zimmermann 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Álvaro P. Tapia 🇺🇸 · $100

    “All the best. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Hasan Sumon Karim 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Garba Nonso Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $75
  • Mahmoud Sami Tannous 🇦🇺 · $75
  • Ruth Caroline Mwangi 🇺🇬 · $75

    “Hope it all works out. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Gulu”

  • Nisha B. Sandhu 🇮🇳 · $75

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  • Harold J. Hansen

    Hang in there, Iván. Gave what I could, wish it was more

    • Như Trinh Luong

      wishing you peace, Iván. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Pittsburgh.

      • Michelle D. Callahan

        You're not alone, Iván. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Akari Hasegawa

          rooting for you, Iván. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings!

          • Wilfredo L. CruzID verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Iván. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Pittsburgh

            • Yves Kévin Moreau

              Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

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