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The Haddad family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Albany

Help a family of 5 start their new life in Albany: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Albany, New York, United States605 views
Everett Acosta
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Albany
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 5 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Albany. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in June. 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 $3,250 goes: โ€ข Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,500 โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $1,250 โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $320 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $180 Every share and every dollar helps.

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $50
  • Tariq Sami Mansour ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Nao Kana Nakayama ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $25

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Everett all day after reading this. - Shinjukuโ€

  • Oleg Serhiy Petrov ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $20
  • Gregory K. Pickett ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œGod bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Tampaโ€

  • Raimundo Lucas Correia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15
  • Pichai Wongsawat ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5

    โ€œBe well. From Chiang Mai with love.โ€

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2.8(6 reviews)

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  • Jameson Avila๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Elena Paola Coppola๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Umesh L. Dave๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Zewditu Hanna Demissie๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Esperanza W. Ochoa๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Roman Andrei Vinogradov๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Hang in there. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

    • Wishing you the best, Everett. Hope you get there. Blessings.

      • rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Coventry

        • Good luck, Everett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Butwal.

          • keep going, Everett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Jeddah so I could bring a meal.

            • Hang in there, Everett. Hope this works out for you

              • Thinking of you and your family, Everett. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 36 people at work.

                • Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Alexandria.

                  • You're not alone, Everett. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                    • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Birmingham.

                      • Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Winston-Salem so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                        • Hope it all works out, Everett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Quezon City.

                          • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Mannheim

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