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Resettlement support for 9 people arriving in Ballarat

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

🇦🇺 Ballarat, Victoria, Australia2,652 views
Kevin T. Carlson
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My family left Ethiopia 8 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Ballarat. 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 November. 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 $3,800 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,850 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $680 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $650 • Language classes and bus passes: $490 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $130 If you're reading this, thank you.

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    “Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Thane”

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2.5(8 reviews)

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  • Runa Shahana Majumder🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Mehul J. Sathe🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Lucas G. Ruiz🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Kwaku Vincent Antwi🇬🇭Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Atsushi Taiga Endo🇯🇵Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Kofi Michael Mahama🇬🇭Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Rocío W. Solís🇲🇽Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Álvaro R. Domínguez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

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  • Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

    • keep going. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Toledo but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Toledo

      • sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted

        • Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Thane

          • sending good thoughts, Kevin. Shared this with my family. God bless

            • You're not alone, Kevin. Shared this with my family. All the best.

              • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Ballarat

                • Sending good thoughts, Kevin. Your post was clear and honest!

                  • thanks for sharing this, Kevin. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

                    • Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Ballarat.

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