<div>I am a licensed mental health professional working with immigrant and refugee families in Washington State. Many of the individuals I support are navigating extreme barriers, including language challenges, employment instability, food insecurity, limited transportation, and restricted access to medical, dental, and mental health services. Because of their immigration status, many are not eligible for public assistance, leaving them with almost no safety net.
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<div>For ethical and safety reasons, I am keeping my identifying information and the specific demographics of the families I support discreet. The current political and social climate has made immigrant and refugee communities increasingly vulnerable, and protecting their confidentiality is both a professional obligation and a necessary safeguard. While certain details cannot be shared publicly, I am fully committed to transparency in how donated funds are used.
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<div><strong>What Your Contribution Supports?</strong>
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<div>All donations go directly toward urgent, practical, and life-sustaining needs, including:
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<li>Emergency food and hygiene supplies
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<li>Safe transportation to medical and mental health appointments
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<li>Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs for clients who cannot access services due to cost
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<li>Temporary housing and essential household items
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<li>Interpretation or translation support
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<li>Urgent and complex dental care, including surgeries, extractions, implants, and medically necessary procedures
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<li>Assistance with driving classes and licensing fees, helping clients secure transportation and employment
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<li>Prescription glasses and vision care.
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<li>Childcare support so parents can attend work, medical appointments, treatment, or job training.
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<li>Crisis-related expenses and other immediate needs as they arise.
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<div>These funds help families who are working hard to rebuild their lives but face barriers far beyond their control. Even small amounts can make a meaningful and immediate difference.
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<div><strong>Why this matters?</strong>
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<div>The families I serve have endured hardship, displacement, trauma, and significant loss. Despite their resilience, they continue to face systemic barriers that prevent them from accessing even the most basic forms of support. Your generosity creates a bridge where no public resources exist, offering stability, dignity, and hope during some of their most challenging moments.
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<div><strong>Transparency and gratitude</strong>
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<div>Although I must keep certain personal and client details confidential to protect vulnerable families, I want to reassure donors that every contribution is used solely and directly to meet essential needs in our community. I will provide ongoing updates about how funds are distributed, always respecting privacy, so you can see the impact your kindness creates. Your trust means everything, and I am committed to honoring it with integrity, accountability, and gratitude.
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Deborah Berkimer

Anonymous

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