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The Karimi family fled Ukraine - help them rebuild in San Jose

After fleeing Ukraine, the Karimi family has arrived in San Jose with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

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Serenity A. Ayala
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My family left Ukraine 7 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Jose. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in July. I was a teacher in Ukraine, 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 the San Jose Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $4,600 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,450 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $880 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $840 • Language classes and bus passes: $260 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $170 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Eleni Rahel Jemal

    You're not alone, Serenity. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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      Thinking of you, Serenity. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Mapo.

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