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We lost everything in the flood: help Marketplace village start over
After the flood, families in Marketplace village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
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The flood hit Marketplace village on 15 August. My home was one of 21 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 $3,000 goes:
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $760
• Clean water and purification supplies: $400
• Tools and labor for repairs: $1,840
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Masaru
Updates from Masaru
Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled.
- Ivy B. Bishop 🇨🇦 · $50
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $5
- Candra Bayu Sutanto 🇮🇩 · $25
- Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $20
- Janaka Chaminda Ekanayake 🇱🇰 · $25
“Be well. Thought of Masaru all day after reading this. - Galle”
- Gabriella E. Rivera 🇺🇸 · $50
- Hana Nour Hegazy 🇸🇦 · $25
- Quang Toàn Dang 🇻🇳 · $5
“Hope things get better. From Cầu Giấy with love. - Cầu Giấy”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30
“Blessings. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Sacramento”
- Jordan Cook 🇬🇧 · $74
“Every little bit! - Swansea”
- Anonymous 🇬🇷 · $75
- Miguel Jose Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $50
- Victoria Henderson 🇬🇧 · $20
- Guadalupe G. Ruiz 🇪🇸 · $10
- Tejaswini S. Kumar 🇮🇳 · $20
“Take care of yourselves. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Thane”
- Wendy Snyder 🇨🇦 · $20
“You got this. My sister told me about this one. - Gatineau”
- Olivia K. Vance 🇬🇧 · $100
- Vinícius Raimundo Dantas 🇧🇷 · $10
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Masaru.
Hang in there, Masaru. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you
Thanks for sharing this. More neighborhoods should do this. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Rooting for you, Masaru. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Bronx so I could bring a meal.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 13 people at work. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Masaru. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless