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Typhoon in Hải Phòng: help the Sunrise district rebuild

After the typhoon, families in the Sunrise district need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Loan Thai
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Hải Phòng
The typhoon hit the Sunrise district on 14 August. My home was one of 44 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at the community hall. 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,050 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $390 • Clean water and purification supplies: $100 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $130 • Food parcels for displaced families: $195 • Tools and labor for repairs: $235 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Loan

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Popy Mim Karim 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Henry Leon Kraus 🇩🇪 · $19
  • Kalpana Sabina Singh 🇳🇵 · $25
  • Pedro Miguel Medeiros 🇧🇷 · $15

    “Thinking of you. Please keep us posted. - Juiz de Fora”

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  • What exactly is the $1,050 for?

    • Loan ThaiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. roofing sheets and timber is the big one at $390, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Sending love, Loan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

    • how is Loan doing now?

      • Hope things get better soon. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Rubina Nargis HasanQuestionPhoto verified

          Any chance of seeing the damage assessment?

          • Loan ThaiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            I sent the damage assessment in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Sending love, Loan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Latina.

          • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Loan?

            • Loan ThaiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about roofing sheets and timber, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

          • Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

            • Praying for you, Loan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

              • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                • Laiba HashmiQuestion

                  is it paid to the suppliers directly?

                  • Loan ThaiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                    I pay the suppliers and post the receipt here so you can see where it went. Thanks, that means a lot.

                • More neighborhoods should do this. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

                  • Sending good thoughts, Loan. I hope things turn around soon.

                    • Hope this works out for you. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Iztapalapa.

                      • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Veracruz.

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Loan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                          • Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best!

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