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The Okonkwo family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in Sacramento

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

🇺🇸 California, United States2,363 views
Brenda J. Foster
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Sacramento
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 8 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Sacramento. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in January. I was an electrician 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. Funds are managed by a local church-run settlement group, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $1,800 goes: • Phone and internet for school and job search: $125 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,300 • Language classes and bus passes: $375 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Brenda
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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Brenda all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. Hope the January deadline works out. - Los Angeles”

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    “Be well. Hope the January deadline works out. - Nagpur”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the January deadline works out. - Worcester”

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  • Zofia Monika WieczorekQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Sacramento

    • Brenda J. FosterOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about phone and internet for school and job search, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

  • Meena N. Grewal

    Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Sacramento.

    • Lester M. HernandezAddress verified

      Wishing you the best, Brenda. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Nagpur.

      • Christian Lang

        You're not alone, Brenda. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Sacramento

        • Omolara Abdullahi

          hang in there, Brenda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Julian Tate

            Sending love, Brenda. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

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