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We lost everything in the winter storm: help the Riverside settlement start over

After the winter storm, families in the Riverside settlement need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,231 views
Yu Lan Du
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San Jose
The winter storm hit the Riverside settlement on 2 April. My home was one of 49 damaged, and 3 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church 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. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $6,650 goes: • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,950 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $620 • Roofing sheets and timber: $3,400 • Clean water and purification supplies: $680 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Brian Simiyu Shayo 🇰🇪 · $30

    “Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Embakasi”

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    “Wish I could do more. Shared with friends too. - Entebbe”

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    “Every little bit. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Phoenix”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Yu all day after reading this. - Sheffield”

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  • Thinking of you, Yu. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

    • hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

      • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Jose

        • Sita K. PrajapatiPhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family, Yu. Hope you get there.

          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope June is when things finally get easier

            • best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of San Jose

              • hang in there. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of San Jose

                • Sending good thoughts, Yu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                  • Sunita BajwaPhoto verified

                    So sorry you're going through this, Yu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

                    • Take care. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer

                      • Best of luck, Yu. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                        • Stay strong, Yu. Hope this works out for you. After 8 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                          • Hang in there, Yu. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

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