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Siliguri heatwave relief - the families of Northside Lane

After the heatwave, families in the families of Northside Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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The heatwave hit the families of Northside Lane on 18 August. My home was one of 70 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,450 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $700 • Clean water and purification supplies: $65 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $140 • Food parcels for displaced families: $230 • Tools and labor for repairs: $315 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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Updates from Sneha

Quick update: $179 raised so far (12%). I made the first payment toward food parcels for displaced families. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($144 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Sneha
Good news. Because of your gifts ($24 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Yogesh Naidu
wishing you peace, Sneha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

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