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

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

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Orlando, Florida, United States1,585 views
Santiago Phillips
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The tornado hit the families of Orchard Lane on 28 May. My home was one of 88 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 $3,900 goes: โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $1,850 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $850 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $1,200 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Santiago

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  • Yakubu Garba Nwankwo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $250

    โ€œBe well. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Abujaโ€

  • Alyssa Campbell ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $250

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Santiago all day after reading this. - Dallasโ€

  • Bo Jian Fang ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200
  • Aisha Fatima Coker ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œSending love. Hope the August deadline works out. - Badagryโ€

  • Shuvo Karim Ghosh ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Raรบl T. Soto ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Ramรณn Robles ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Santiago all day after reading this. - Madridโ€

  • Emon Dipu Jahan ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $80.50
  • Caio Renato Carvalho ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $77
  • Mugisha Wekesa Musyoka ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $74

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. From Kampala with love.โ€

  • Isaac Godwin Ogunbanjo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Antonio N. Cruz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50
  • Greyson A. Brown ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œThought of Santiago all day after reading this. - San Diegoโ€

  • Antonio W. Lรณpez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $50
  • Itzhak Peretz ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $50
  • Sakshi G. Bhide ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Hamisi Wafula Mwangi ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $50

    โ€œThinking of you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Mwanzaโ€

  • Paula P. Robles ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50

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    Very responsive and caring

    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.

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    Trustworthy helper

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    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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    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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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    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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  • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Padua this morning.

    • Hope things get better soon, Santiago. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in.

      • Cheikh Mamadou KanePhoto verified

        Best of luck, Santiago. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Venkat SundaramID verified

          Sending love, Santiago. More neighborhoods should do this. Greetings from Vitรณria da Conquista.

          • Sending good thoughts, Santiago. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 39 people at work

            • sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in San Antonio but we're thinking of you. Love from San Antonio.

              • Keep going, Santiago. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

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