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The Hosseini family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in San Francisco
The Hosseini family are rebuilding in San Francisco after leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 13 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Francisco. 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 June.
I was a shopkeeper 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 $4,050 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,150
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $770
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $350
• Language classes and bus passes: $460
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $320
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Claudia
Updates from Claudia
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($265). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward winter clothing and school supplies.
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“Only $500 but hope it helps. - Quezon City”
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“You got this. Only $69 but hope it helps. - Quezon City”
- Dalia Sara Sarkis 🇪🇬 · $50
“Rooting for you. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Cairo”
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Stay strong, Claudia. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Surakarta.
Sending strength, Claudia. Hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Zaporizhzhia.