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The Hashemi family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Laredo

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

🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States3,424 views
Sapna Sandhu
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Laredo
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 6 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Laredo. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in November. I was an engineer 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 $4,550 goes: • Winter clothing and school supplies: $660 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $760 • Rent deposit and first month: $2,850 • Language classes and bus passes: $280 Thanks for reading all this.
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Updates from Sapna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,900 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Take care of yourselves - Rosario”

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  • Sebastian A. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $79

    “Wishing you the best. Only $79 but hope it helps.”

  • Ingrid Mirjam Meijer 🇳🇱 · $77.50
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  • Liliana D. Lambert 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Christopher Hunt 🇺🇸 · $65
  • Araceli J. Martínez 🇲🇽 · $64

    “Praying for you. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

  • Kai B. Curtis 🇺🇸 · $63

    “Every little bit - Macon”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $53

    “Thought of Sapna all day after reading this. - Quetta”

  • Sheila C. Pangilinan 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Fajar Rudi Harahap 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Saw your post and had to give. - Jakarta”

  • Dumisani F. Padayachee 🇿🇦 · $50

    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Richards Bay”

  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $50

    “Hope the November deadline works out. - Saint-Denis”

  • Rebecca N. Wright 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hang in there. - Chandler”

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  • Enzo Heitor MirandaQuestion

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

    • Sapna SandhuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Laredo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Dennis W. ReyesPhoto verified

    Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 3 people at work. Love from Tacoma.

    • Heike Ingrid HartmannQuestionPhoto verified

      any update on how things are going in Laredo?

      • Maya E. Arnold

        Hope things get better soon, Sapna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Mohit J. Dwivedi

          Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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