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The Abdi family fled Ethiopia - help them rebuild in Los Angeles
After fleeing Ethiopia, the Abdi family has arrived in Los Angeles with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,191 views
My family left Ethiopia 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Los Angeles. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in October.
I was a farmer 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 $1,400 goes:
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $720
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $410
• Language classes and bus passes: $270
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- Maverick
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Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Depok.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles.
praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Love from Sherbrooke.
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Maverick. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Stay strong, Maverick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.