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The Yusuf family fled Iraq - help them rebuild in Tucson

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

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Carlos F. Romero
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Tucson
My family left Iraq 6 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Tucson. We're a family of eight and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in April. I was an electrician in Iraq, 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 $3,350 goes: โ€ข Language classes and bus passes: $340 โ€ข Winter clothing and school supplies: $450 โ€ข Phone and internet for school and job search: $300 โ€ข Rent deposit and first month: $2,260 Every share and every dollar helps.

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  • Lawrence Francis Wiredu ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $250

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - Madinaโ€

  • Melanie T. Gomez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200

    โ€œThinking of you. I'm in Yonkers, thinking of you. - Yonkersโ€

  • Brigitte Giraud ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. I'm in Marrakesh, thinking of you. - Marrakeshโ€

  • Wayne W. Hart ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Lauren W. Griffin ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Luiz Enzo Machado ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Revathi Gowda ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Vivian K. Ruiz ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $75
  • Salma Sumaiya Miah ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Soledad H. Fuentes ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $73.50
  • Liya Kidist Desta ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $69
  • Miguel M. Acosta ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $63

    โ€œGood luck. Please keep us posted. - Xalapaโ€

  • Robert Olszewski ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $54
  • Aubree K. Perez ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this.โ€

  • Gilles Adam ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Tabitha Awino Kioko ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Marilyn A. Powell ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Dhanush H. Namboothiri ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Rashidi Odhiambo Odhiambo ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50

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2.8(6 reviews)

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  • Blessing Kehinde Nwachukwu๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Fahad Saad Javed๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Cesar L. Agustin๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified 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.

  • Fasil Samuel Ayele๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Nuria D. Herrera๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Lucas Michel Marchal๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Leeds so I could bring a meal.

    • Sending love, Carlos. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care!

      • Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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