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The Haddad family fled Iraq - help them rebuild in Springfield
The Haddad family are rebuilding in Springfield after leaving Iraq; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Iraq 10 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Springfield. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in August.
I was a nurse in Iraq, 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.
Funds are managed by the Springfield Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,700
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $740
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $590
• Language classes and bus passes: $390
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $130
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Crystal
Updates from Crystal
Small update. $1,937 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $1,247 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($795). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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- Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $250
- Payal F. Dubey 🇮🇳 · $200
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
- Kevin C. Gutierrez 🇺🇸 · $100
- Wellington Renato Rocha 🇧🇷 · $100
- Min-ji Noh 🇰🇷 · $100
- Imani Margaret Kimani 🇰🇪 · $100
- Mizanur Babu Hossain 🇧🇩 · $100
“Rooting for you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Narayanganj”
- Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $100
- Marcos Anderson Martins 🇧🇷 · $75
“Best of luck. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Uberlândia”
- Iulian Cristian Zamfir 🇷🇴 · $75
- Logan W. Allen 🇨🇦 · $75
- Ayaan C. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $75
- Lata J. Dhawan 🇮🇳 · $66.50
- Shoaib Saad Iqbal 🇵🇰 · $50
“Good luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Lahore”
- Omondi David Njoroge 🇰🇪 · $50
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50
- Galih Galih Nasution 🇮🇩 · $50
- Ionuț Gheorghe Tudor 🇷🇴 · $50
“Thought of Crystal all day after reading this. - București”
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 4 people at work. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Springfield
Hang in there, Crystal. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Hope things get better soon, Crystal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best