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We lost everything in the house fire that spread across the block: help Orchard village start over

The house fire that spread across the block damaged 84 homes in Orchard village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Viral T. Joshi
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Mumbai
The house fire that spread across the block hit Orchard village on 24 July. My home was one of 84 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 $1,300 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $600 • Clean water and purification supplies: $85 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $130 • Food parcels for displaced families: $110 • Tools and labor for repairs: $375 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Viral

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled.

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  • Njoroge Mukasa Swai

    so sorry you're going through this, Viral. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 18 people at work.

    $697 raised of $1,300

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