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We lost everything in the tornado: help the Riverside district start over
The tornado damaged 79 homes in the Riverside district. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The tornado hit the Riverside district on 3 September. My home was one of 79 damaged, and 13 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 $7,200 goes:
• Clean water and purification supplies: $780
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $780
• Roofing sheets and timber: $4,850
• Tools and labor for repairs: $790
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Melanie
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Sending love, Melanie. More neighborhoods should do this. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out
take care, Melanie. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Oakland.
Sending good thoughts, Melanie. More neighborhoods should do this. It's not much but it's yours.
Shared this with my family. Love from Glasgow.
rooting for you, Melanie. Hope this works out for you