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The Rahimi family fled Somalia - help them rebuild in Macon

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

🇺🇸 Macon, Georgia, United States1,837 views
Brian N. Rivera
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Macon
My family left Somalia 9 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Macon. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in March. I was an electrician in Somalia, 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 $4,400 goes: • Rent deposit and first month: $2,150 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $790 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $770 • Language classes and bus passes: $410 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $280 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Brian

  1. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($882). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($415). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Hope this helps. I'm in Jabalpur, thinking of you. - Jabalpur”

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    “Every little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Rajshahi”

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    “God bless. Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - Nagpur”

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    “Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

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  • Brandon E. Khumalo

    Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. After 11 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Brandon Kelly

      Best of luck. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Manchester but we're thinking of you. Blessings

      • Amaka Nkechi Afolabi

        This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Gdynia this morning.

        • Kasun Janaka Tennakoon

          thinking of you, Brian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Manuela Valentina Sampaio

            You're not alone, Brian. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Chattogram.

            • Vihaan G. Jat

              You're not alone, Brian. Your post was clear and honest.

              • Jackson K. Robinson

                thinking of you and your family, Brian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                • Padam Laxman Sherpa

                  Good luck, Brian. Shared this with my family. Take care.

                  • Jayson K. Abad

                    Stay strong, Brian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

                    • Babu Mohammad Paul

                      Stay strong, Brian. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 30 people at work. Greetings from Mumbai

                      • Nargis Rubina Mia

                        Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from León

                        • Riley H. Avila

                          Good luck, Brian. This could happen to any of us. Love from Thane.

                          • Frank George Mahama

                            so sorry you're going through this, Brian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

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