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The Nguyen family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Fresno
Help a family of 7 start their new life in Fresno: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States1,989 views
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 8 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Fresno. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in May.
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 $2,250 goes:
• Language classes and bus passes: $470
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $520
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,260
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Óscar
Updates from Óscar
We're at 40% thanks to 20 of you. the plan for language classes and bus passes is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Sending love, Óscar. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Jodhpur donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Jodhpur.
Praying for you, Óscar. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Santa Rosa.
Rooting for you, Óscar. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Yogyakarta donated after I showed her your page
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings