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We lost everything in the storm: help Sunrise village start over

After the storm, families in Sunrise village need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇿🇦 South Africa1,424 views
Brett R. Pienaar
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Pretoria
The storm hit Sunrise village on 15 August. My home was one of 71 damaged, and 6 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 $1,800 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $830 • Clean water and purification supplies: $100 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $220 • Food parcels for displaced families: $340 • Tools and labor for repairs: $310 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Brett

  1. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($680). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for roofing sheets and timber is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $80 so far, the plan for clean water and purification supplies is now scheduled.

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Barranquilla”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Boston”

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  • Julia Morgan🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Lauren E. Aguilar

    You're not alone, Brett. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

    • Ximena S. Garza

      Wishing you peace, Brett. More neighborhoods should do this. Love from Osaka.

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