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Wildfire in Girona: help the Lakeview district rebuild

Neighbors in the Lakeview district are rebuilding after the wildfire; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

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Emiliano N. Torres
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Girona
The wildfire hit the Lakeview district on 5 September. My home was one of 86 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. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $5,500 goes: โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $380 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $720 โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $2,850 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $1,550 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Emiliano

Updates from Emiliano

  1. Quick update: $1,223 raised so far (22%). the plan for tools and labor for repairs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($867). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Update from Girona: we've started the first stage. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Skylar P. Gonzalez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Emiliano all day after reading this. - Los Angelesโ€

  • Lourdes Domรญnguez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Bhavani L. Das ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œHope it all works out. Hope the November deadline works out. - Warangalโ€

  • Beau A. Henderson ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5
  • Aisha H. Jones ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $13.50
  • Brenda N. Davis ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Raffaele Bellini ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100

    โ€œWish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Cataniaโ€

  • Elisa Giulia Bianchi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Emiliano all day after reading this. - Bresciaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Rina Rina Siddique ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5
  • Karthik G. Acharya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œPraying for you. Thought of Emiliano all day after reading this. - Amritsarโ€

  • Tomรกs R. Ibarra ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $50
  • Heru Fajar Effendi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Kana Takeda ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $36.50
  • Charlotte Fox ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Dante E. De Leon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25
  • Fatima Amira Mansour ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Emiliano all day after reading this. - Casablancaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Mateo W. Reid ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $22

    โ€œBest of luck. Saw your post and had to give. - Cairnsโ€

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Chiamaka Ife Shittu๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Yashodha Hasini Fernando๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Yusuf A. Lombard๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

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

  • James P. Gaines๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Zawadi Njeri Byaruhanga๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Bea W. Aguilar๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Girona!

    • Sending love, Emiliano. Shared it with a few friends

      • Hope you get there. Sent it to 31 people at work. All the best.

        • You're not alone. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

          • Hussain Saad KhanPhoto verified

            Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Arlington this morning.

            • Sending good thoughts, Emiliano. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

              • wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                • Thinking of you, Emiliano. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best!

                  • You're not alone, Emiliano. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                    • Take care. Great idea, hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                      • Deepa T. VermaPhoto verified

                        It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Zaria this morning. Thinking of Girona.

                        • Wishing you the best. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. All the best

                          $1,922.50 raised of $5,500

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