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We lost everything in the flood: help the Harbor settlement start over

After the flood, families in the Harbor settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Marco Christian Serra
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Milan
The flood hit the Harbor settlement on 10 September. My home was one of 32 damaged, and 6 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $4,050 goes: • Tools and labor for repairs: $740 • Food parcels for displaced families: $700 • Clean water and purification supplies: $520 • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,090 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Marco

Updates from Marco

  1. We're at 40% thanks to 46 of you. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Marco all day after reading this. - Kampala”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the October deadline works out. - Jimma”

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    “Thought of Marco all day after reading this. - Salvador”

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    “Thought of Marco all day after reading this. - Cape Town”

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  • Good luck, Marco. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

    • Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Milan.

      • Best of luck. More neighborhoods should do this. Love from Mombasa.

        • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of Milan.

          • sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

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