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The Abdi family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in San Diego
Help a family of 6 start their new life in San Diego: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
🇺🇸 California, United States1,964 views
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Diego. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in October.
I was a mechanic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 $3,950 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,500
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,400
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $360
• Language classes and bus passes: $480
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $210
If you're reading this, thank you.
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- Gerhard K. Sithole 🇿🇦 · $500
“Only $500 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”
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“Hope things get better. Shared with friends too. - Freiburg”
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- Anonymous 🇱🇰 · $100
“God bless. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Negombo”
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“Every little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Gujranwala”
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“Blessings. From Cleveland with love. - Cleveland”
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“Thought of Sadie all day after reading this. - Alcalá de Henares”
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good luck, Sadie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 8 people at work. Blessings
Sending love, Sadie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Marrakesh.
Keep going, Sadie. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Fresno.
so sorry you're going through this, Sadie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings.