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

Neighbors in Orchard village are rebuilding after the wildfire; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇮🇹 Padua, Veneto, Italy3,232 views
Federico Esposito
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Padua
The wildfire hit Orchard village on 17 September. My home was one of 46 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. 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 $4,400 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,550 • Food parcels for displaced families: $800 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,050 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

    • Best of luck, Federico. This could happen to any of us

      • Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Hubballi.

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