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Townsville cyclone relief - the Greenfield neighborhood

The cyclone damaged 28 homes in the Greenfield neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Silas M. Ortiz
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Townsville
The cyclone hit the Greenfield neighborhood on 20 August. My home was one of 28 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $4,200 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,350 • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,450 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,400 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Hamisi Kato Githinji 🇰🇪 · $500
  • Damilola Ogunleye 🇳🇬 · $250
  • Wulan Bunga Yuliani 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Diarmuid G. Maher 🇮🇪 · $100
  • Maliha Tithi Sarker 🇧🇩 · $75

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Silas all day after reading this.”

  • Blessing Lilian Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $74.50
  • Arnel N. Soriano 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Victor Tumusiime Kigozi 🇺🇬 · $50
  • Roberto P. Rivera 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $45

    “Get well soon. My neighbor told me about this one. - Móstoles”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $40

    “Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Alexandre Petit 🇫🇷 · $38
  • Mary Grace S. Gonzales 🇵🇭 · $34.50

    “Good luck. Only $35 but hope it helps. - Quezon City”

  • Tarun M. Joshi 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Tahmina Parvin Jahan 🇧🇩 · $25

    “Be well. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Rajshahi”

  • Denise G. Hicks 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Ratna Hani Hartono 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Michelle F. Mabini 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hang in there - Denver”

  • Araceli N. Sandoval 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Bhavani N. Swamy 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Thane”

Reviews

2.7(9 reviews)

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  • Vishal F. Singh🇮🇳Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Rudi Ahmad Siahaan🇮🇩Verified 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.

  • Eileen O'Keeffe🇮🇪Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    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.

  • Sarah Halima Byaruhanga🇰🇪Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Oliver H. Peterson🇬🇧Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Aditya Mulyadi Maulana🇮🇩Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Gerardo A. Chávez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Leonardo Sérgio Borges🇧🇷Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Jae-hyun Woo-jin Shin🇰🇷Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

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  • Sending strength. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

    • Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Cairns.

      • Claire L. JohnstonPhoto verified

        A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Queensland. I'll ask around and let you know!

        • sending strength, Silas. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

          • Sending good thoughts, Silas. Your post was clear and honest. Take care!

            • Rooting for you, Silas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

              • Thinking of you and your family, Silas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

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