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We lost everything in the erosion collapse: help the Hillcrest neighborhood start over

After the erosion collapse, families in the Hillcrest neighborhood need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria2,176 views
Kayode Rotimi Salami
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Badagry
The erosion collapse hit the Hillcrest neighborhood on 19 May. My home was one of 30 damaged, and 3 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $950 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $155 • Roofing sheets and timber: $550 • Tools and labor for repairs: $125 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $120 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kayode
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Kayode all day after reading this. - Faisalabad”

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    “Every little bit. Gave what I could this week. - Syracuse”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Kayode all day after reading this. - Petrópolis”

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    “Get well soon. Been where you are, it gets better. - Rio de Janeiro”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Kayode all day after reading this. - Casablanca”

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    “Be well. Thought of Kayode all day after reading this. - Pretoria”

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    Went above and beyond

    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.

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    Made a real difference

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exactly what I needed

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

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    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

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    Made me feel heard

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  • Andrea Katharina LudwigPhoto verified

    Sending strength, Kayode. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

    • Akoth Halima Otieno

      Sending strength, Kayode. More neighborhoods should do this. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

      • Felicia Adjoa Donkor

        Wishing you the best, Kayode. More neighborhoods should do this. Greetings from Buenos Aires

        • Francisco A. Cabrera

          Thinking of you and your family, Kayode. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.

          • Lisa Christina Wolf

            Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning. Love from Mumbai.

            • Beatrice Lombardo

              Sending love, Kayode. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

              • Payal T. Rajput

                hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. After 27 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Bogor

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