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Storm in Cologne: help the families of Orchard Lane rebuild

After the storm, families in the families of Orchard Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇩🇪 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany6,990 views
Maximilian David Schäfer
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Cologne
The storm hit the families of Orchard Lane on 7 June. My home was one of 80 damaged, and 7 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 $4,500 goes: • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,650 • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,800 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,050 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Maximilian

  1. Quick update: $2,943 raised so far (65%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Cologne: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Tahmina Lipi MiahPhoto verified

    Wishing you peace, Maximilian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

    • Favour Halima Okoro

      Praying for you, Maximilian. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Cologne.

      • Achieng Mary Kioko

        Stay strong, Maximilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

        $4,823 raised of $4,500

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