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We lost everything in the flash flood: help the Greenfield neighborhood start over
The flash flood damaged 49 homes in the Greenfield neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The flash flood hit the Greenfield neighborhood on 16 August. My home was one of 49 damaged, and 5 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym.
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 $8,400 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $2,400
• Clean water and purification supplies: $860
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,350
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,850
• Tools and labor for repairs: $1,940
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Sophie
Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward clean water and purification supplies. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from New Orleans.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from St. Petersburg
Thanks for sharing this, Sophie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Stay strong, Sophie. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Sophie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Onitsha