社区出手救助在Albany的华人家庭
【救助住在Albany家庭】在中秋合家团圆的日子里，有这样一个家庭不敢想也更买不起月饼给只有六岁的女儿和三岁的儿子，因为就在两天前，和癌症抗争了三年的父亲离开了家人，尽管是一万个不舍。妈妈是家庭主妇，丈夫是一个portable toilet公司的司机，负责收和送移动厕所。今天通电话，妈妈显得有些六神无主，一直给社安办公室打电话，希望早些申请到社安补贴。但电话老是打不通，11点要去殡仪馆，办理火化的手续，似乎她只能只身前往，两个孩子请旁边的一个华人家庭帮忙照看，而周边华人并不是很多。
现在这个家庭几乎是陷入了绝境，没有亲属在美国，尽管以后社安金和丈夫的一点401K还有已经开始领取的食品卷也许能维持住生活，但目前应付房贷和各种账单让妈妈很是绝望。我们希望大家能都伸出援手，拿出25-50美元，人多就可能帮助一家三口度过眼前的危难时期。
大家可以捐款给OCC，PayPal or Zelle 到 donate@pdxchinese.org，可以抵税，未来一个星期所有捐款都视为救助款项。OCC会根据情况预支一部分钱给妈妈和孩子们。
一周前，我们在社区发起了一项为阿欢筹款的活动，她失去了丈夫，现在独自抚养着两个年幼的孩子。社区的响应非常积极，有82位社区成员和团体进行了捐款。最大的一笔捐款包括公司的匹配捐款，达到一千美元。一群在疫情期间为医护人员缝制口罩的妈妈们也将剩余的500美元全部捐赠出来。当然，还有许多其他人捐出了相当于一杯咖啡或一次加油的钱。重要的不是数额，而是每个人都对阿欢不幸的境遇表示同情，并愿意伸出援手。这也表明，只要有社区存在，就不应该有无法逾越的困难。
今天，我们已经将6000美元转给了阿欢，其中包括已收到的5060美元现金和我们估计的公司匹配款，可能的不足由OCC填补。阿欢向社区传达了她的感激之情，特别是对捐赠者。她知道，未来的生活可能会比她想象的更艰难，因为她今天在割草时不小心割断了电源线。在大家的关心和支持下，我们希望她能变得更加坚强，给自己和儿女一个温暖的家。
有想继续捐款的，可以通过 gofundme 网站：https://gofund.me/b5adcb59
A week ago, we initiated a donation campaign in the community for Ahuan, who lost her husband and is now raising two young children on her own. The response from the community has been overwhelming, with 82 community members and groups contributing. The largest contributions, including a company match, reached a thousand dollars. A group of moms who sewed masks for healthcare workers during the pandemic also donated their remaining balance of $500. Of course, many others donated the equivalent of a cup of coffee or filling a gas tank. It’s not about the amount; everyone’s sympathy and willingness to lend a hand to Ahuan’s unfortunate situation have been truly heartwarming. It also shows that with a community, there should be no insurmountable obstacles.
Today, we have transferred $6,000 to Ahuan, which includes the $5,060 in cash received and the estimated company match, with any potential shortfall covered by OCC. Ahuan has conveyed her gratitude to the community, especially to the donors. She knows that her future life may be tougher than she imagines, as she accidentally cut the power cord while mowing the lawn today. With everyone’s care and support, we hope she can become stronger. The road may be rough, there is community here and we will move forward together.
