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Springfield house fire that spread across the block relief - the Harbor neighborhood

The house fire that spread across the block damaged 22 homes in the Harbor neighborhood. We are raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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James Herrera
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Springfield
The house fire that spread across the block hit the Harbor neighborhood on 22 July. My home was one of 22 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. 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 $7,800 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,400 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,200 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $950 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,800 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,450 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - James
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the November deadline works out. - Thane”

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    “From my family to yours. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Auckland”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of James all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Keep your head up. Please keep us posted. - Tiruchirappalli”

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    “Stay strong. Please keep us posted. - El Paso”

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  • Nisha B. Soni

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Springfield

    • Leonardo J. Núñez

      take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

      • Jannat Nusrat Hasan

        Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Tehuacán so I could bring a meal

        • Petro Gleb KovalchukPhoto verified

          So sorry you're going through this, James. Your post was clear and honest. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Adhiambo Amani Mwesigwa

            Thanks for sharing this. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in

            • Ahmed Faisal Kakar

              Hope things get better soon, James. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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