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The Okonkwo family fled Yemen - help them rebuild in Jacksonville

Help a family of 3 start their new life in Jacksonville: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Kylie Curtis
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Jacksonville
My family left Yemen 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Jacksonville. We're a family of four 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 nurse in Yemen, 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 Jacksonville Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $4,650 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,000 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,000 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $840 • Language classes and bus passes: $550 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $260 Glad we found this place. - Kylie
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  • Kirana Sinta Purnomo 🇮🇩 · $200

    “Good luck. Thought of Kylie all day after reading this. - Semarang”

  • Shweta K. Soni 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Mitu Runa Biswas 🇧🇩 · $200

    “Stay strong. Thought of Kylie all day after reading this. - Bogra”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $100
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  • Tâm Hà Thai 🇻🇳 · $100

    “Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Cần Thơ”

  • Hatice Leyla Özer 🇩🇪 · $100

    “Good luck. My sister told me about this one. - Berlin”

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    “Wishing you the best. - Obuasi”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Kylie all day after reading this. - Sukkur”

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    “Hope it all works out! - Sherbrooke”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Kylie all day after reading this.”

  • Vikas F. Meena 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Yaowalak Vongsa 🇹🇭 · $100

    “Get well soon. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bang Khen”

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  • Joy Wunmi EkwuemeAddress verified

    Sending good thoughts, Kylie. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Puebla.

    • Marwan Sami Slimani

      thinking of you, Kylie. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Mark K. NavarroQuestion

        how is Kylie doing now?

        • Saki Fujii

          wishing you peace, Kylie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

          • Akello Apio Byaruhanga

            thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

            • Ronaldo Lucas AraújoID verified

              Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Jacksonville

              • Isabel P. Morales

                Thinking of you, Kylie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!

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