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The Abdi family are rebuilding in Munich after leaving Syria; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Maximilian Schmitt
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My family left Syria 5 months ago after the war reached our town. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Munich. We're a family of four and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in January. I was a shopkeeper in Syria, and I'm studying the language every evening. Our daughter and son have started school and are doing well. We want nothing more than to be self-sufficient. This fund will help us through the first six months. All purchases will be documented and photos shared (with the family's consent). Where the $3,300 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $580 • Rent deposit and first month: $1,100 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $1,050 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $570 Thanks for being kind about this. - Maximilian

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  • Is there any paperwork, like the resettlement agency letter, that backs this up?

    • Maximilian SchmittOwnerAnswerID verified

      I sent the resettlement agency letter in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Hope it all works out, Maximilian. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Gwangju donated after I showed her your page

    • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Maximilian?

        • Maximilian SchmittOwnerAnswerID verified

          Thank you. If you're in Munich I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

      • Kévin HuetPhoto verified

        keep going, Maximilian. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Munich!

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maximilian.

          • Maximilian SchmittOwnerAnswerID verified

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. language classes and bus passes is the biggest at $580. It helps to be asked.

        • Chalida Vilai SrisaiPhoto verified

          You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Take care

          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

            • wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

              • So sorry you're going through this, Maximilian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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