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We lost everything in the house fire that spread across the block: help the Old Town settlement start over

After the house fire that spread across the block, families in the Old Town settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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José Miguel Freitas
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Maringá
The house fire that spread across the block hit the Old Town settlement on 26 July. My home was one of 85 damaged, and 7 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $1,950 goes: • Clean water and purification supplies: $130 • Roofing sheets and timber: $920 • Tools and labor for repairs: $580 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $320 I hope life is good to you. - José
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

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  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $5
  • Adewale Bello Mba 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Thought of José all day after reading this. - Epe”

  • Diệp Kieu 🇻🇳 · $5
  • Omar Bose 🇮🇳 · $6

    “Every little bit. Only $6 but hope it helps. - Dwarka”

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3.7(6 reviews)

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Changed my perspective

    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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    Delivered on promises

    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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    Delivered on promises

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    Quick response, great follow-up

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  • Sudhakar L. Prabhu

    sending good thoughts. Great idea, hope you get there

    • Colton L. Rogers

      Hope it all works out, José. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 6 people at work.

      • Candra Joko Sutanto

        Good luck, José. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 15 people at work. Thinking of Maringá.

        • Leah Vance

          So sorry you're going through this, José. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Maringá

          • Kevin F. Clark

            Great idea, hope you get there. Love from Pune.

            $36 raised of $1,950

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