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Wildfire in Riverside: help the Orchard neighborhood rebuild
After the wildfire, families in the Orchard neighborhood need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.
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The wildfire hit the Orchard neighborhood on 1 August. My home was one of 63 damaged, and 2 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse.
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 $7,950 goes:
• Roofing sheets and timber: $3,450
• Clean water and purification supplies: $930
• Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $710
• Food parcels for displaced families: $1,250
• Tools and labor for repairs: $1,610
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Eduardo
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Stay strong. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Good luck. 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. Take care
Wishing you the best, Eduardo. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Riverside!
Hope things get better soon, Eduardo. Great idea, hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
You're not alone. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Riverside.