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Resettlement support for 8 people arriving in Auckland

Help a family of 8 start their new life in Auckland: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Olivia F. Jenkins
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Auckland
My family left Venezuela 12 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Auckland. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in December. I was an engineer in Venezuela, 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 $2,900 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $840 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,500 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $150 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $410 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Olivia

  1. We're at 4% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for phone and internet for school and job search is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($321 in total) I made the first payment toward beds, table and basic furniture. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Jade P. Barnett 🇺🇸 · $100

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

  • Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $75
  • Shirley P. Fuller 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Elaine Márcia Monteiro 🇧🇷 · $66

    “Praying for you. Only $66 but hope it helps. - Pelotas”

  • Isabelle A. Mendez 🇺🇸 · $31

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

  • Rashid Abdullah Haddad 🇪🇬 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the December deadline works out. - Zagazig”

  • Ludvig Samuelsson 🇸🇪 · $25
  • Ankit B. Pandey 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Derek Ward 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Taslima Mitu Roy 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Camille Léa Barbier 🇫🇷 · $20
  • Folake Queen Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Sun-hee Ga-eun Han 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Hope things get better. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Houston”

  • Luna D. Hansen 🇺🇸 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Olivia all day after reading this.”

  • Dhruv K. Dave 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Tomás R. Rodríguez 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Nandini C. Nayak 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Every little bit. Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - Dwarka”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Paul Uchenna Odukoya 🇳🇬 · $10

Reviews

2.8(6 reviews)

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  • Ngozi Ronke Adeyemi🇳🇬Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Pietro Edoardo Barbieri🇮🇹Verified 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.

  • Emilia M. Maldonado🇬🇧Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Lucy Atim Kimaro🇰🇪Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Liza G. Pascual🇵🇭Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Javier B. Paredes🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Waraporn Sasithorn Sukhum

    Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Auckland

    • Esperanza R. Muñoz

      You're not alone, Olivia. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in The Hague donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Juma Wekesa Odhiambo

        stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Tracey P. Chetty

          Sending love, Olivia. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Take care

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