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We lost everything in the landslide: help the families of Northside Lane start over

After the landslide, families in the families of Northside Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇨🇴 110954, Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia2,862 views
Tomás A. Villalobos
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Bogotá
The landslide hit the families of Northside Lane on 23 May. My home was one of 64 damaged, and 5 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $2,250 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $870 • Clean water and purification supplies: $230 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $240 • Food parcels for displaced families: $360 • Tools and labor for repairs: $550 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Ximena ParedesID verifiedPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Tomás. More neighborhoods should do this.

    • Derek ThorntonPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Tomás. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

      • Craig B. Hanson

        hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Bang Khen.

        • Nonso Dayo Popoola

          Hang in there, Tomás. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Omolara Hauwa Idowu

            Hope it all works out, Tomás. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

            • Davi Gustavo Pacheco

              Stay strong. Shared this with my family. Love from Quezon City

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                Best of luck, Tomás. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

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