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

Neighbors in the families of Northside Lane are rebuilding after the tornado; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States7,145 views
Rebecca Kennedy
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Bakersfield
The tornado hit the families of Northside Lane on 29 April. My home was one of 55 damaged, and 5 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 $7,050 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $4,050 • Clean water and purification supplies: $380 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $760 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,200 • Tools and labor for repairs: $660 Thanks for being kind about this.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Rebecca

  1. Quick update: $5,528 raised so far (78%). I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,756 in total) I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Salman Arslan Abbasi

    Hope things get better soon, Rebecca. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

    • Janet Wambui Mwakyusa

      wishing you the best. Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

      • Kiara P. Kumar

        Wishing you the best, Rebecca. Hope this works out for you. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

        • Jocelyn D. Perez

          Thanks for sharing this, Rebecca. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

          • Emiliano Acosta

            Sending good thoughts, Rebecca. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Deepa A. Narayanan

              Stay strong, Rebecca. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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