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Winter storm in Austin: help the families of Millbrook Lane rebuild

After the winter storm, families in the families of Millbrook Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States6,068 views
Manoj C. Joshi
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Austin
The winter storm hit the families of Millbrook Lane on 6 January. My home was one of 53 damaged, and 8 families are still in temporary shelter at a mosque and church hall. 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 $6,750 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $2,150 • Clean water and purification supplies: $500 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $680 • Food parcels for displaced families: $1,650 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,770 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Manoj

  1. Small update. $4,858 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Austin: we've started the first stage. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Adam Lemoine

    Thinking of you, Manoj. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. God bless.

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