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We lost everything in the heatwave: help the families of Sunrise Lane start over

After the heatwave, families in the families of Sunrise Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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Aleena Saima Hashmi
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Karachi
The heatwave hit the families of Sunrise Lane on 3 September. My home was one of 68 damaged, and 14 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. 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 $1,050 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $230 • Clean water and purification supplies: $140 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $80 • Roofing sheets and timber: $600 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Aleena
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Aleena

  1. Quick update: $529 raised so far (50%). I made the first payment toward clean water and purification supplies. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $317 raised so far (30%). the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Sebastian Dąbrowski

    Thanks for sharing this, Aleena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

    • Bridget W. CaseyPhoto verified

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Karachi.

      • Bas Tim Mulder

        Sending love, Aleena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

        • Carlos Heitor Teixeira

          Hope things get better soon, Aleena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Karachi

          • Mauricio R. Villalobos

            hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

            • Hussain Junaid ChaudhryID verified

              hope things get better soon, Aleena. Shared this with my family. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

              • Saif Rony Miah

                Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Karachi.

                • Lovely S. Mabini

                  Hope things get better soon, Aleena. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours.

                  $1,188.50 raised of $1,050

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