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Resettlement support for 8 people arriving in San Jose

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

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States793 views
Gerardo A. Chávez
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San Jose
My family left Iraq 6 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Jose. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was an electrician 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 $2,800 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $630 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $300 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,870 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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    Genuine person with a big heart

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Really cared about my situation

    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.

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