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The Petrenko family fled Ukraine - help them rebuild in Madrid

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

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain823 views
Mercedes M. Fernández
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Madrid
My family left Ukraine 6 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Madrid. 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 February. I was a farmer in Ukraine, 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 Madrid Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $2,950 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $1,150 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $830 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $460 • Language classes and bus passes: $350 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $160 With deep gratitude, Mercedes
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Updates from Mercedes

  1. Small update. $1,548 so far, I made the first payment toward rent deposit and first month.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 37% funded and the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 18% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Mercedes all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Mercedes all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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  • Wyatt Wade

    Stay strong, Mercedes. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

    • Denise W. Johnson

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope February is when things finally get easier.

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