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Storm in Soweto: help the Lakeview neighborhood rebuild
After the storm, families in the Lakeview neighborhood need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,644 views
The storm hit the Lakeview neighborhood on 4 August. My home was one of 64 damaged, and 14 families are still in temporary shelter at the community hall.
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 $2,000 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $670
• Clean water and purification supplies: $200
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $230
• Food parcels for displaced families: $400
• Tools and labor for repairs: $500
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Tshepo
Updates from Tshepo
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“God bless. My colleague told me about this one. - Tema”
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“Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Toulon”
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“You got this. Thought of Tshepo all day after reading this. - Badagry”
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“Rooting for you. - Rabat”
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I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Cairns.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tshepo?
Thank you. If you're in Soweto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tshepo.
Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Austin.
hang in there, Tshepo. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kazan.