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We lost everything in the flood: help the Orchard neighborhood start over

Neighbors in the Orchard neighborhood are rebuilding after the flood; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil709 views
Ricardo Samuel Freitas
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São Paulo
The flood hit the Orchard neighborhood on 2 September. My home was one of 42 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 $2,300 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $810 • Food parcels for displaced families: $360 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $370 • Tools and labor for repairs: $760 With deep gratitude, Ricardo
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    “You got this. Thought of Ricardo all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Ricardo all day after reading this. - Manila”

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    “Hope this helps. From Spokane with love. - Spokane”

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    “Thought of Ricardo all day after reading this. - Swansea”

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  • Abigail J. Hunter🇺🇸Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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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    Honest and trustworthy

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Jorge Sérgio Leite

    hope things get better soon, Ricardo. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

    • Lina Elisabeth Schulte

      Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Love from Duque de Caxias.

      • Mia T. Medina

        You're not alone, Ricardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from San Diego.

        • Rocío J. Escobar

          Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Manchester.

          • Alyssa C. Price

            Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Élodie Émilie Berger

              You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

              • Mehul S. Jain

                Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                • Mulu AberaPhoto verified

                  rooting for you. Great idea, hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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