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We lost everything in the wildfire: help Lakeview village start over

The wildfire damaged 13 homes in Lakeview village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Seville, Andalusia, Spain1,473 views
Miguel B. Orozco
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Seville
The wildfire hit Lakeview village on 31 August. My home was one of 13 damaged, and 8 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $3,750 goes: โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $540 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $1,050 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $2,160 If you're reading this, thank you. - Miguel

Updates from Miguel

  1. Small update. $978 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($758 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Seville: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Charles Wong ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Nottinghamโ€

  • Chloe Sullivan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Tawan Apichart Nakpong ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20

    โ€œHappy to help. From Khon Kaen with love. - Khon Kaenโ€

  • Anjana S. Krishnamurthy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Hanna Birtukan Alemu ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $200
  • Pavel Kovalev ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $100
  • Lucas Leandro Rocha ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20
  • Novi Wulan Lestari ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $30
  • Maverick N. Powell ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Miguel all day after reading this. - Saint Paulโ€

  • Fani Indah Suharto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $15
  • Craig R. Martin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Thu Anh Vu ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $43.50
  • Kristine R. Ramirez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $75
  • Su-bin Jin-ah Ahn ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Chioma Omolara Bankole ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Sheila S. Mendoza ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Vipul T. Thakkar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Subramanian W. Chettiar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œPraying for you. Thought of Miguel all day after reading this. - Mumbaiโ€

  • Salvador P. Paredes ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Malak Metwally ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10

Reviews

3.7(7 reviews)

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  • Jenny P. Lopez๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • รlvaro G. Duarte๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Rashed Hridoy Kabir๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Nhung Thแปงy Ta๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Adriana C. Vargas๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Finn Jasper Bos๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Felicia Araba Amoah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    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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  • hope things get better soon, Miguel. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Miguel. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in.

      • Best of luck, Miguel. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

        • Wishing you the best, Miguel. Shared this with my family.

          • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Tlaquepaque

            $1,801.50 raised of $3,750

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