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Wildfire in Houston: help the families of Eastgate Lane rebuild

The wildfire damaged 36 homes in the families of Eastgate Lane. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States4,288 views
Andrea Gómez
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Houston
The wildfire hit the families of Eastgate Lane on 23 January. My home was one of 36 damaged, and 14 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. 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 $7,700 goes: • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,550 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $1,250 • Roofing sheets and timber: $4,900 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Andrea

  1. Update from Houston: I made the first payment toward roofing sheets and timber. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Isuru Zoysa

    hang in there, Andrea. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Thane.

    • Sebastian W. Simpson

      shared it with a few friends. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

      • Renata N. Urbina

        best of luck, Andrea. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

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