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

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Craig P. Vega
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Bristol
My family left Ethiopia 5 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Bristol. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in August. I was a shopkeeper in Ethiopia, 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 $3,350 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,600 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $740 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $670 • Language classes and bus passes: $340 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Good luck, Craig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

      • Hadley T. PenaPhoto verified

        Sending strength, Craig. Hope this works out for you

        • so sorry you're going through this, Craig. Hope you get there. Blessings.

          • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. All the best.

            • Sending strength, Craig. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

              • Hope it all works out, Craig. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Bristol!

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