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We lost everything in the earthquake: help Hillcrest village start over
After the earthquake, families in Hillcrest village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
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The earthquake hit Hillcrest village on 23 October. My home was one of 88 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church 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 $5,050 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $1,450
• Clean water and purification supplies: $480
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $720
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,700
• Tools and labor for repairs: $700
Thanks for reading all this.
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Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Üsküdar so I could bring a meal.
Keep going, Brielle. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Stay strong, Brielle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Newcastle upon Tyne so I could bring a meal. Take care
so sorry you're going through this, Brielle. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
Praying for you, Brielle. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Take care