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The Hosseini family fled Venezuela - help them rebuild in Oakland

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

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 94623, Oakland, California, United States3,755 views
Leonardo T. Flores
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Oakland
My family left Venezuela 8 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Oakland. 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 May. I was a nurse in Venezuela, 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 $4,150 goes: โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $1,350 โ€ข Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,600 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $690 โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $300 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $210 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Horst Berger ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • Anthony Vincent Michel ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Kylie S. Obrien ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $54
  • Diego F. Lozano ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Wendy R. Castillo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œSending love. Hope the May deadline works out. - Mississaugaโ€

  • Refilwe D. Joubert ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œStay strong. Hope the May deadline works out. - Cape Townโ€

  • Tammy M. Perry ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Imad Hussein Nasser ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œBlessings. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Meccaโ€

  • Noboru Yuma Nakagawa ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $5
  • Kevin E. Davids ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Rima Lubna Benali ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Julia K. Gilbert ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Lily Tate ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75
  • Enrique W. Sรกnchez ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $47.50
  • Rima Khoury ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $14

    โ€œOnly $14 but hope it helps. - Gizaโ€

  • Asif Kamrul Akter ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75

    โ€œThinking of you. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Bograโ€

  • Dmitry Denis Savchenko ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $200

Reviews

3.1(9 reviews)

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  • Chioma Blessing Raji๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Francis S. Velasco๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Osama Idris El-Sayed๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Irina Simona Matei๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ดVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ayanda N. Molefe๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Pandu Eko Kusuma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Doris Black๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Made a real difference

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

  • Mohan J. Pai๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Petra Elisabeth Schreiber๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Oakland.

    • Cรดng Duy DuongAddress verified

      Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Oakland.

      • wishing you the best, Leonardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Los Angeles.

        • Wishing you the best, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest.

          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

            • Praying for you, Leonardo. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Epe but we're thinking of you

              • Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Sacramento but we're thinking of you. Blessings

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