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

Neighbors in Sunrise village are rebuilding after the winter storm; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,542 views
Ella H. Peters
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Oakland
The winter storm hit Sunrise village on 26 June. My home was one of 22 damaged, and 11 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 $2,650 goes: • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,100 • Tools and labor for repairs: $950 • Clean water and purification supplies: $600 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Ella
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    “Hope it all works out. Only $57 but hope it helps. - Rajkot”

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    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Sakai”

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    “God bless. I'm in Mecca, thinking of you. - Mecca”

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  • Yusuf Hamza Jaber🇸🇦Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Quỳnh Hoa Vo🇻🇳Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

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    Made a real difference

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Christopher F. Sims🇬🇧Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    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.

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  • Peter Schmitz

    Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

    • Nathaniel Patrick Twum

      Sending strength, Ella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Lahore.

      • Zhi Zhou

        Wishing you peace, Ella. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Iztapalapa this morning. Greetings from Iztapalapa.

        • Walid Ziad Bouzid

          Sending good thoughts, Ella. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Riverside.

          • Hoàng Thắng Cao

            Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Mysuru.

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