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The Abdi family fled Sudan - help them rebuild in Dallas

Help a family of 6 start their new life in Dallas: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Deborah K. Douglas
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Dallas
My family left Sudan 14 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Dallas. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was a nurse in Sudan, 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 $1,900 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $240 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,450 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $210 Thanks for being kind about this.

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

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  • Hope things get better soon, Deborah. 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. Blessings

    • Isha C. GalaQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Deborah!

      • Deborah K. DouglasOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        It's all in the list in the story. language classes and bus passes is the big one at $240, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

    • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Dallas.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Deborah. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

        • Thinking of you, Deborah. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Buenos Aires

          • Wishing you peace, Deborah. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

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