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We lost everything in the flash flood: help the Sunrise neighborhood start over

The flash flood damaged 33 homes in the Sunrise neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Savannah, Georgia, United States1,323 views
Nora B. Nash
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Savannah
The flash flood hit the Sunrise neighborhood on 4 September. My home was one of 33 damaged, and 14 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse. 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 $3,500 goes: โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $980 โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $780 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $1,740 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

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  • Ankit C. Bhardwaj ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Gustavo H. Aguilar ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Sophia Dunn ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $67

    โ€œBest of luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Durhamโ€

  • Obiageli Lola Tijani ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $61
  • Zewditu Yodit Gebremariam ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50
  • Lola Favour Olawale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30

    โ€œEvery little bit. My cousin told me about this one. - Abujaโ€

  • Amit H. Nanda ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Esteban L. Muรฑoz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Shared with friends too. - Augustaโ€

  • Kamala Bimala Bhattarai ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Sunita P. Bansal ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $25
  • Hanneke Mulder ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25
  • Alka M. Meena ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Benjamin F. Howard ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œBlessings. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Maconโ€

  • Isabela Carolina Costa ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15
  • Delilah W. Carter ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $12.50

    โ€œHope it all works out. Hope the November deadline works out. - Edinburghโ€

  • Serenity G. Vazquez ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10
  • Thแบฃo Chau ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Marta E. Cruz ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œBlessings. I'm in Tarragona, thinking of you.โ€

  • Valentina Clรกudia Almeida ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œGood luck. Gave what I could this week. - Juazeiro do Norteโ€

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  • Ronke Chioma Igwe๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Ismael A. Enriquez๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Mahnoor Shazia Qureshi๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Farhan Khalid Qazi๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Jigna B. Shinde๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    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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  • Jocelyn A. CarrilloPhoto verified

    Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Vaibhav L. ChauhanID verified

      I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Caxias do Sul so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Ki-tae Kang

        Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Leicester but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Savannah.

        • Rohan F. MeenaPhoto verified

          Thinking of you. More neighborhoods should do this. God bless

          • Dua Rehman

            Keep going, Nora. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

            • Nicholas K. Stephenson

              hope it all works out, Nora. Great idea, hope you get there.

              • Mirjam Petra Kuipers

                you're not alone, Nora. More neighborhoods should do this. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • Fernanda G. Carrillo

                  sending love, Nora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

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