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The Petrenko family fled Sudan - help them rebuild in Los Angeles

After fleeing Sudan, the Petrenko family has arrived in Los Angeles with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.

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Serenity Dixon
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Los Angeles
My family left Sudan 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Los Angeles. We're a family of four 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 an engineer in Sudan, 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 $4,850 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,800 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $920 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $670 • Language classes and bus passes: $290 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $170 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Serenity
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  • Paul W. Blake 🇯🇲 · $200

    “Best of luck. Thought of Serenity all day after reading this.”

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    “From my family to yours. Saw your post and had to give. - Porto Alegre”

  • Eva N. Aguilar 🇦🇺 · $20

    “Good luck. Thought of Serenity all day after reading this. - Sydney”

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    “Only $19 but hope it helps. - Stockholm”

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    Patient and understanding

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Đào Đào Phan

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Berlin.

    • Julia Pohl

      Good luck. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Janet G. RussellID verified

        Hope you get there. My neighbor in Zaporizhzhia donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Pieter Gerrit Kramer

          Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Tampa this morning. Love from Tampa.

          • Rohit G. Subramanian

            best of luck, Serenity. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

            • Daniel Zubby EzeQuestion

              is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Serenity.

              • Serenity DixonOwnerAnswer

                Sure. The biggest one is rent deposit and first month, $2,800. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

            • Yaa Boateng

              Sending love. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Los Angeles

              • Saeed Anwar Tawfik

                You're not alone, Serenity. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

                • Harper L. Clark

                  sending love, Serenity. Your post was clear and honest. I hope July is when things finally get easier. God bless.

                  • Luca W. Kim

                    Sending strength, Serenity. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                    • Olumide Adewale RajiPhoto verified

                      Wishing you the best, Serenity. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

                      • Uche Dayo Nnamdi

                        Wishing you the best, Serenity. Shared this with my family. Greetings from București.

                        • Waseem Waqas Raza

                          Good luck, Serenity. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 7 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Eldoret.

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