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The Sahin family fled Eritrea - help them rebuild in Sacramento
The Sahin family are rebuilding in Sacramento after leaving Eritrea; your gift pays for housing basics.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,313 views
My family left Eritrea 14 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Sacramento. 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 June.
I was a farmer in Eritrea, 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 $3,650 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,150
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $940
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $760
• Language classes and bus passes: $590
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $210
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Isaac
Quick update: $1,820 raised so far (50%). I made the first payment toward beds, table and basic furniture. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $1,067 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Sending love, Isaac. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 10 people at work.
Hope it all works out, Isaac. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family, Isaac. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Kasarani so I could bring a meal.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from San Francisco.