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The Tesfaye family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo - help them rebuild in San Francisco
After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Tesfaye family has arrived in San Francisco with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States3,283 views
My family left the Democratic Republic of Congo 7 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in San Francisco. We're a family of five and we're safe, but we arrived with very little.
Our resettlement agency has provided 3 months of rent, and that support ends in June.
I was a farmer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 $2,350 goes:
• Rent deposit and first month: $1,850
• Winter clothing and school supplies: $300
• Phone and internet for school and job search: $200
Glad we found this place.
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I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Ahmedabad.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Buenos Aires but we're thinking of you. God bless
thinking of you, Isabella. Shared this with my family. God bless.