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The Shevchenko family fled Yemen - help them rebuild in Leicester
The Shevchenko family are rebuilding in Leicester after leaving Yemen; your gift pays for housing basics.
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My family left Yemen 13 months ago after our home was destroyed. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Leicester. We're a family of six and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in May.
I was an engineer in Yemen, 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 Leicester Welcome Table charity, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf.
Where the $4,150 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,550
• Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,200
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $720
• Language classes and bus passes: $490
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $190
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Joseph
Updates from Joseph
Update from Leicester: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($737 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $203 so far, the plan for phone and internet for school and job search is now scheduled.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Leicester
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent deposit and first month, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope this works out for you. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Praying for you, Joseph. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope you get there. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Take care
Best of luck, Joseph. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Leicester!
Wishing you peace, Joseph. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
sending good thoughts, Joseph. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Praying for you, Joseph. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. All the best.