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The Shevchenko family fled Afghanistan - help them rebuild in Allentown
The Shevchenko family are rebuilding in Allentown after leaving Afghanistan; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Afghanistan 10 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Allentown. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in August.
I was a mechanic in Afghanistan, 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 $5,400 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $2,600
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,450
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $500
• Language classes and bus passes: $630
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $220
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Liam
5% there. the plan for language classes and bus passes is now scheduled. Thank you.
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is rent deposit and first month the biggest cost or is there more coming?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent deposit and first month is the biggest at $2,600. Happy to explain more.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Auckland this morning. Thinking of Allentown.
You're not alone, Liam. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Allentown
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. God bless
Take care. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Take care, Liam. Shared this with my family. All the best
Rooting for you, Liam. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too