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We lost everything in the winter storm: help the Hillcrest district start over

The winter storm damaged 32 homes in the Hillcrest district. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇺🇸 10042, New York, New York, United States2,728 views
Gonzalo K. Guerrero
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New York
The winter storm hit the Hillcrest district on 30 December. My home was one of 32 damaged, and 7 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $7,400 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,150 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,100 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $640 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,250 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,260 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#disaster-relief#rebuild#community#disaster

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    “All the best. Thought of Gonzalo all day after reading this. - Chennai”

  • Claudia N. Quintero 🇨🇴 · $43.50
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    “Hope this helps. Hope the March deadline works out. - Paris”

  • Petro Nikolai Andreev 🇷🇺 · $3.50
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  • Shelly-Ann F. Johnston 🇯🇲 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Saw your post and had to give. - Montego Bay”

  • Wawan Wawan Halim 🇮🇩 · $30

    “All the best. Thought of Gonzalo all day after reading this. - Bandung”

  • Jose P. Torres 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Rachel Scott 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Reading”

  • Bakari Ssebuliba Tumusiime 🇰🇪 · $10
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  • Paul Segun Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $55

    “Happy to help. Only $55 but hope it helps. - Ikeja”

  • Wambui Margaret Simiyu 🇰🇪 · $5

    “Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Thika”

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  • Lestari Dewi Gozali🇮🇩Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Basma Rahma Mebarek🇪🇬Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Zelalem Jemal

    hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

    • Marcus Cruz

      Take care. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

      $2,209.50 raised of $7,400

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