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We lost everything in the wildfire: help the Lakeview district start over
The wildfire damaged 70 homes in the Lakeview district. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.
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The wildfire hit the Lakeview district on 23 August. My home was one of 70 damaged, and 10 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 $9,450 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $4,850
• Clean water and purification supplies: $730
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,250
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,000
• Tools and labor for repairs: $1,620
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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- Hadley C. Barrett 🇬🇧 · $100
- Janina Jadwiga Michalak 🇵🇱 · $25
“Every little bit. My colleague told me about this one. - Kraków”
- Otieno Collins Kariuki 🇰🇪 · $10
- Anonymous 🇯🇲 · $35
“Thinking of you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Mandeville”
- Eman Rubina Awan 🇵🇰 · $50
- Henry A. Fleming 🇺🇸 · $39
- Murat Hüseyin Acar 🇹🇷 · $73.50
- Gabriela C. Montes 🇺🇸 · $25
- Seo-yeon Hye-jin Yoon 🇺🇸 · $15
- Aurora Miller 🇬🇧 · $25
- Bhavna Apte 🇮🇳 · $10
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $20
- Priscila Manuela Miranda 🇧🇷 · $10
“Be well. Thought of Nikhil all day after reading this.”
- Ignacio A. Acosta 🇪🇸 · $30
“Wish I could do more. Only $30 but hope it helps. - A Coruña”
- Francisca Rosângela Brito 🇧🇷 · $5
- Sachin C. Gurjar 🇮🇳 · $50
- Josiane Ana Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $5
- James C. Dalton 🇦🇺 · $5
- Quentin Gabriel Le Gall 🇫🇷 · $50
- Donna K. Montgomery 🇬🇧 · $50
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What's already covered and what's the $9,450 for?
It's all in the list in the story. roofing sheets and timber is the big one at $4,850, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Liverpool but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Take care. More neighborhoods should do this. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Best of luck, Nikhil. Great idea, hope you get there. Please keep us posted!
praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope December is when things finally get easier
sending good thoughts. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from San Jose.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Ikeja!