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The Haddad family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in San Francisco
Help a family of 4 start their new life in San Francisco: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 8 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Francisco. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in December.
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.
Funds are managed by a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $4,850 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,200
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $870
• Language classes and bus passes: $310
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,470
Thank you so much.
Updates from Amparo
Update from San Francisco: I made the first payment toward winter clothing and school supplies. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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sending good thoughts, Amparo. I hope things turn around soon. Take care
Best of luck, Amparo. Shared this with my family. I hope December is when things finally get easier.
thanks for sharing this, Amparo. Hope this works out for you. Love from Manila.
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Manukau but we're thinking of you.
Thinking of you, Amparo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Take care