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The Tesfaye family fled Yemen - help them rebuild in San Francisco

Help a family of 5 start their new life in San Francisco: furniture, rent deposit and language classes.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,493 views
Raúl A. Reyes
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San Francisco
My family left Yemen 9 months ago after we could no longer live safely. 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 an electrician 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. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $3,950 goes: • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $270 • Rent deposit and first month: $2,630 Thank you so much.

Updates from Raúl

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,199 in total) the plan for beds, table and basic furniture is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($575). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent deposit and first month is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($290 in total) I made the first payment toward phone and internet for school and job search. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Irena Katarzyna Baran 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Josiane Francisca Cardoso 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Surafel Yared Berhe 🇪🇹 · $100

    “You got this. Thought of Raúl all day after reading this.”

  • Lena Svensson 🇸🇪 · $100
  • Miguel E. Valdez 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Sophie Paula Winkler 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Farhan Naveed Mirza 🇵🇰 · $75
  • Edgardo T. Tolentino 🇵🇭 · $57
  • Hậu Cường Ly 🇻🇳 · $56

    “Hang in there. Hope the June deadline works out. - Thủ Đức”

  • Sandra Ana Melo 🇧🇷 · $54.50
  • Harsh D. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. My mother told me about this one. - Saket”

  • Peter Henry Krämer 🇩🇪 · $50

    “Praying for you. Hope the June deadline works out. - Essen”

  • Laura P. Vargas 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Sending love. Shared with friends too. - Monterrey”

  • Douglas N. Henry 🇺🇸 · $48
  • Lovely Pangilinan 🇵🇭 · $46.50

    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Angeles”

  • Levi Tucker 🇺🇸 · $43
  • Chatchai Yuenyong 🇹🇭 · $35
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $34.50
  • Lucas W. Palmer 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Natalie A. Hopkins 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hang in there. Thought of Raúl all day after reading this. - Dallas”

Reviews

3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Wyatt C. Spencer🇺🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Ștefan Alexandru Popa🇷🇴Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ye-jin Su-bin Min🇺🇸Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Juan Na Jin🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Omar Sajib Mukherjee🇮🇳Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • sending good thoughts, Raúl. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Keep going, Raúl. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Regensburg

      • Hope it all works out, Raúl. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Greetings from Dehiwala.

        • Keep going, Raúl. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Tarragona.

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