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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.

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.

  • Daniela J. Lara 🇪🇸 · $1,000

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

  • Haruto Yuto Tanaka 🇯🇵 · $250
  • Chiamaka Comfort Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $250

    “Hope things get better. Shared with friends too. - Ibadan”

  • Runa Nusrat Khan 🇧🇩 · $200

    “God bless. From Dhaka with love.”

  • Uche Modupe Oladipo 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $100

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

  • Giorgia Anna Rizzo 🇮🇹 · $100

    “You got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Milan”

  • Can Arda Aktaş 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Mthunzi H. Khumalo 🇿🇦 · $80

    “Take care of yourselves! - Soweto”

  • Jung-ho Jin-woo Ku 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Omar Ziad Rashid 🇲🇦 · $55
  • Rajeshwari E. Iyengar 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Sneha N. Chaudhary 🇮🇳 · $50

    “You got this. I'm in Prayagraj, thinking of you.”

  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $50
  • Zain Adnan Lodhi 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Noemi Noemi Mancini 🇮🇹 · $50

    “Be well - Catania”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $50

    “Best of luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Üsküdar”

  • Jide Ikenna Fashola 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $50

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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.

  • 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

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

      • 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!

        • how is Julia doing now?

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

            • 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.

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

                • 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.

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

                    • 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.

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

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