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The Okonkwo family fled Venezuela - help them rebuild in Bakersfield
The Okonkwo family are rebuilding in Bakersfield after leaving Venezuela; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Venezuela 14 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Bakersfield. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 2 months of rent, and that support ends in July.
I was a teacher 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 $2,250 goes:
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,000
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $230
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $520
• Language classes and bus passes: $500
I hope life is good to you.
- Rebecca
Updates from Rebecca
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($580). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for phone and internet for school and job search is now scheduled.
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I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Bakersfield.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
sending good thoughts, Rebecca. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.