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The Shevchenko family fled Eritrea - help them rebuild in Miami
After fleeing Eritrea, the Shevchenko family has arrived in Miami with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
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My family left Eritrea 6 months ago after we could no longer live safely. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Miami. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in September.
I was a shopkeeper 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.
Funds are managed by the Miami Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $3,750 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,800
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $970
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $440
• Language classes and bus passes: $400
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $140
Thank you so much.
- Leah
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Wishing you the best, Leah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Madina this morning. Thinking of Miami.
thinking of you, Leah. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Valencia this morning. God bless
Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Miami.
thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless
Wishing you peace, Leah. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Sending good thoughts, Leah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mapo.
Best of luck, Leah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Adama