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Wildfire in Monterrey: help the Lakeview neighborhood rebuild

The wildfire damaged 24 homes in the Lakeview neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Dolores R. Valdez
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Monterrey
The wildfire hit the Lakeview neighborhood on 17 September. My home was one of 24 damaged, and 3 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 $2,300 goes: โ€ข Roofing sheets and timber: $890 โ€ข Clean water and purification supplies: $180 โ€ข Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $260 โ€ข Food parcels for displaced families: $500 โ€ข Tools and labor for repairs: $470 If you're reading this, thank you. - Dolores

Updates from Dolores

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($732 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 6% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for clean water and purification supplies is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($180). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the suppliers and confirmed the amounts.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Julieta M. Velasco ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $20
  • Haris Adnan Farooqi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $30
  • Usha B. Bhatia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $59
  • Mahesh Dilshan Silva ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $172
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $10
  • Adeline R. Cunningham ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $5
  • Shrijana Kamala Acharya ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10

    โ€œYou got this. Hope the November deadline works out. - Kathmanduโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $65
  • Collins Ochieng Kamau ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $31

    โ€œMy neighbor told me about this one. - Zanzibar Cityโ€

  • Kylie L. Schwartz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200

    โ€œHope it all works out. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Bostonโ€

  • Lucas Jacques Sanchez ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $45
  • Nicola Raffaele Russo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $30

    โ€œRooting for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Latinaโ€

  • Deepak Kamal Pun ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $25
  • Laurent Guyot ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Walter Anton Winkler ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • Sawsan Noor Soliman ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œEvery little bit. Small amount but sent with love. - Jeddahโ€

Reviews

1.9(7 reviews)

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  • Naufal Vino Sutanto๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Riddhi A. Apte๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sebastiรกn J. Rojas๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดVerified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Salma Salma Kamel๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Irma Ayu Salim๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sachin H. Zaveri๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Mariusz Sebastian Wysocki๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Dolores. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Blessings.

    • hang in there, Dolores. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

      • You're not alone, Dolores. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

        • Leul Tadesse BelayPhoto verified

          Stay strong, Dolores. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Aurora this morning. Love from Aurora

          • stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Dallas

            • Rowena S. DizonAddress verifiedID verified

              Best of luck, Dolores. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Toledo donated after I showed her your page

              • looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Manchester.

                • Sadie A. JonesID verified

                  Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal.

                  • Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.

                    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Bacolod.

                      • Sending strength, Dolores. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Love from Tokyo

                        • Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal.

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