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The Okonkwo family fled Yemen - help them rebuild in San Diego

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

🇺🇸 California, United States1,580 views
Audrey G. Perkins
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San Diego
My family left Yemen 5 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Diego. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in December. I was a teacher 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. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $3,200 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,350 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $880 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $380 • Language classes and bus passes: $370 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $220 Every share and every dollar helps. - Audrey
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Updates from Audrey

  1. Quick update: $328 raised so far (10%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $610 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($804). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for winter clothing and school supplies is now scheduled.

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    “Only $250 but hope it helps. - Bengaluru”

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

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    “Praying for you. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Ottawa”

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    “Praying for you. Only $63 but hope it helps. - Zapopan”

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    “Blessings. From Hialeah with love. - Hialeah”

  • Liên Như Do 🇻🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Audrey all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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    “Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Chennai”

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    “Be well. My brother told me about this one. - Chennai”

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  • Santiago T. Santiago

    best of luck, Audrey. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 15 people at work.

    • Katherine J. SpencerPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Audrey. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

      • Nyambura Amani Kamau

        Sending love, Audrey. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Ronaldo Fernando Mendes

          Rooting for you, Audrey. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of San Diego

          • Henry Yinka Zakari

            Thinking of you, Audrey. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Take care

            • Manisha Tuladhar

              Wishing you the best, Audrey. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

              • Tarun L. Thakur

                Take care, Audrey. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

                • Caroline Sarah Omondi

                  wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update

                  • Charlene A. NkosiPhoto verified

                    Good luck, Audrey. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Paris

                    • Hamisi David Mwangi

                      Sending strength, Audrey. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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