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We lost everything in the hurricane: help the families of Riverside Lane start over

The hurricane damaged 63 homes in the families of Riverside Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇺🇸 Alabama, United States2,963 views
Samuel G. Lewis
Email verified
Birmingham
The hurricane hit the families of Riverside Lane on 7 September. My home was one of 63 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $7,700 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,650 • Clean water and purification supplies: $510 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,650 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,150 • Tools and labor for repairs: $740 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Samuel

  1. Small update. $1,115 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  • Pedro Guilherme Ferreira 🇧🇷 · $15
  • Diego B. Gómez 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Graciela M. Jiménez 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. From Ciudad de México with love.”

  • María W. Torres 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - San Jose”

  • Yuni Intan Setiawan 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Laura L. Montes 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Get well soon. Been where you are, it gets better. - Ciudad de México”

  • Isabel D. Pacheco 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. - Veracruz”

  • Jayden A. Woods 🇳🇿 · $30
  • Lincoln N. Montgomery 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Small amount but sent with love. - Joliet”

  • Efe Tolga Önder 🇹🇷 · $100
  • Titilayo Chioma Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Sumbal Shazia Baig 🇵🇰 · $250
  • Gerald P. Torres 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Madelyn C. Gaines 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $25
  • Gustavo F. Morales 🇦🇷 · $8.50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $71
  • Bayu Yoga Yuliani 🇮🇩 · $6
  • Esperanza M. Nava 🇨🇴 · $78.50
  • Manoj M. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $5

Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Eko Umar Lie🇮🇩Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Dhanush D. Somayajula🇮🇳Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Njoroge Macharia Ochieng🇰🇪Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Dwi Mulyadi Effendi🇮🇩Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Manuel A. Lozano🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Bruno F. Peña🇨🇴Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Wishing you the best. More neighborhoods should do this. Greetings from Dhaka.

    • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care.

      • Fang Na DuPhoto verified

        Take care, Samuel. Great idea, hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

        • Thinking of you, Samuel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Birmingham

          • Wyatt MeyerID verified

            Sending good thoughts, Samuel. More neighborhoods should do this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

            • Sending good thoughts, Samuel. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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