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The Tesfaye family fled Somalia - help them rebuild in Minneapolis

Help a family of 7 start their new life in Minneapolis: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

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Keith Oliver
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Minneapolis
My family left Somalia 12 months ago after the conflict closed our school and clinic. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Minneapolis. 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 May. I was a mechanic 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. Funds are managed by the Minneapolis Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $2,200 goes: โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $700 โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $730 โ€ข Beds, table and basic furniture: $770 Thanks for reading all this. - Keith

Updates from Keith

  1. We're at 30% thanks to 16 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  • Roberto Wellington Rezende ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Elena F. Cruz ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5

    โ€œBest of luck. - San Fernandoโ€

  • Taiga Naoki Hashimoto ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10
  • Lavanya J. Vaidyanathan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $200

    โ€œEvery little bit. - Karachiโ€

  • Hamza Bilal Benali ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œHappy to help. - Bilbaoโ€

  • Deepak Garg ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10

    โ€œGood luck! - Muzaffarpurโ€

  • Napat Kanya Wattana ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25
  • Chidinma Okoro ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Alexander Evgeny Honcharenko ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30

    โ€œI'm in Kharkiv, thinking of you.โ€

  • Uche Bello Ekwueme ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œPraying for you. I'm in Ikeja, thinking of you.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200
  • Divya R. Sachdeva ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œHope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Nagpurโ€

  • Runa Anika Talukder ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œFrom Aurangabad with love. - Aurangabadโ€

  • Musyoka Okello Ngowi ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10

    โ€œThinking of you. I'm in Kasarani, thinking of you.โ€

  • Ananya L. Seth ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $72.50
  • Aissatou Bintou Thiam ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $50

    โ€œAll the best. From Haarlem with love. - Haarlemโ€

  • Alma Frida Danielsson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Christo Naidoo ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $75

    โ€œHang in there. Hope the May deadline works out. - Johannesburgโ€

  • Leah W. Roberts ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50

    โ€œWishing you the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Southamptonโ€

Reviews

3.0(16 reviews)

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  • Gunawan Gozali๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Nahid Kabir๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Haritha D. Narayanan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Hรฉctor A. Rojas๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

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    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Victor Hassan๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

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  • Nakato Kessy๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Exceeded expectations

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  • Roshan Newar๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Nancy Njoroge๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Anjana Rajan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Sumon Sheikh๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Outstanding person

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  • Emon Chatterjee๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

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  • Anna Benedetti๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Minneapolis

    • Keith OliverOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about winter clothing and school supplies, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Best of luck, Keith. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from Antalya.

    • hope things get better soon, Keith. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Badagry.

      • Milon RoyQuestionID verified

        Any update on how things are going in Minneapolis?

        • Yuni Bunga HakimAddress verified

          Hope it all works out, Keith. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Saint-Denis.

            • Inรฉs D. QuinteroQuestionID verified

              do you have the resettlement agency letter you could share with the moderators?

              • Keith OliverOwnerAnswer

                I sent the resettlement agency letter in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks for looking so closely.

            • keep going, Keith. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Aurangabad but we're thinking of you.

              • Is winter clothing and school supplies the biggest cost or is there more coming?

                • Keith OliverOwnerAnswer

                  It's all in the list in the story. winter clothing and school supplies is the big one at $700, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

              • Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Blessings

                • Take care. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

                  • Take care, Keith. Hope this works out for you

                    • this could happen to any of us. Sent it to 16 people at work. Thinking of Minneapolis

                      • Rooting for you, Keith. Your post was clear and honest

                        • You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

                          • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

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