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We lost everything in the winter storm: help Lakeview village start over

The winter storm damaged 25 homes in Lakeview village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,084 views
Mónica S. Chávez
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San Diego
The winter storm hit Lakeview village on 20 June. My home was one of 25 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 $3,300 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,800 • Clean water and purification supplies: $500 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,000 With deep gratitude, Mónica
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

Updates from Mónica

  1. Quick update: $1,607 raised so far (49%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from San Diego: the plan for roofing sheets and timber is now scheduled. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Leonardo P. WongID verified

    Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Irapuato.

    • Satria Reza Mahendra

      Thinking of you. More neighborhoods should do this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Ciudad de México.

      • Quentin Adam DuvalAddress verified

        Good luck, Mónica. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Sunil F. Sachdeva

          Wishing you the best, Mónica. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 22 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Ezra C. Fisher

            Sending strength, Mónica. This could happen to any of us. Take care

            • Nalin Gayan Bandara

              Hang in there, Mónica. Great idea, hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care.

              • Javier K. EstradaPhoto verified

                you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of San Diego

                • Refilwe G. Jacobs

                  Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 13 people at work. All the best

                  $2,535 raised of $3,300

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