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The Abdi family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Los Angeles

The Abdi family are rebuilding in Los Angeles after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Julia B. Hanson
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Los Angeles
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 12 months ago after we could no longer live safely. 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 September. I was a farmer 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 $3,250 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,350 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $670 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $500 • Language classes and bus passes: $500 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $230 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#refugees#resettlement#family

Updates from Julia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,508 in total) the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Wishing you the best. From Móstoles with love.”

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    “Thought of Julia all day after reading this. - London”

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    “From my family to yours. I'm in Chattogram, thinking of you. - Chattogram”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Julia all day after reading this.”

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    “Hang in there. I'm in Jabalpur, thinking of you. - Jabalpur”

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    “My mother told me about this one. - Lille”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Julia all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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  • Pradeep T. KrishnamurthyQuestionPhoto verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Julia?

    • Julia B. HansonOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Los Angeles I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

  • Nada Basma Mostafa

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    • Femi Ibrahim Bankole

      So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Los Angeles

      • Quinn H. Berry

        Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you. Take care!

        • Tayo Yakubu AlabiQuestion

          how is Julia doing now?

          • Paul Romain François

            Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

            • Julia Van den Heuvel

              Good luck, Julia. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Los Angeles.

              • Shawn B. Neal

                Sending love, Julia. Your post was clear and honest.

                • Tomás F. Quintero

                  Rooting for you, Julia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Paarl.

                  • Maya Utami Prasetyo

                    Thanks for sharing this, Julia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                    • Kamini W. Jacobs

                      So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

                      • Márcia Camila Batista

                        Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Raleigh this morning. God bless.

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