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Lava Refugees Single Mom Family

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Aloha,
Our family lost our home to the current lava eruption in Puna, Hawaii.
Our home was located in the Lanipuna Subdivision. 
I am a single mother with four children, ages 8 to 18.
I had struggled to get ahead after leaving my children's father and an abusive relationship and was very thankful for my children and I to finally own our own home.  I put all I had into the house and it's loss has been devastating to our family.  To make things worse, access to my work and main income in Kapoho has now also been cut off due to lava flows. 
Our family has been able to find temporary shelter through the generosity of the community, but it is temporary and we really need to secure a more permanent housing situation that we can call home again. 
Funds we raise through this campaign will go directly to securing a new home for my family as well as helping us with immediate needs due to loss of employment. 
We are reaching out to any who may be able to help my family  get back on our feet.  Anything you can help with, including your prayers, will be greatly appreciated. 
Thank you very much,  Shana
  Aloha Ke Akua
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Donations 

  • Arthur & Chantrea Strissel
    • $500
    • 6 yrs
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Shana Ritsema
Organizer
Pahoa, HI

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