<div>My name is Faysal Koten. A few years ago, I purchased almost 300 new area rugs to sell in the United States. When I had to return to my home country, that plan came to a halt. The rugs have remained in storage in the U.S., unused.
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<div>I would like to give them a new purpose by getting them into homes where they can be appreciated and put to use. First, I need to access the inventory, arrange handling and transport, and connect with organizations or community contacts who can help identify households that could benefit. These arrangements are still being developed. I will share confirmed partners and distribution progress as the work moves forward.
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<div><strong>How donations will be used</strong>
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<div>Donations may cover accumulated storage charges, handling, transport, and the practical costs of distributing the rugs. A significant portion may also reimburse me for part of the money I originally invested in purchasing them. I want supporters to understand both purposes of this fundraiser. It is not a campaign in which every dollar goes directly to a nonprofit or to delivery expenses.
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<div>The rugs’ combined retail price was estimated at around $90,000. That is an estimated retail value, not what I paid for them or an amount I expect to receive through this campaign.
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<div>The overall fundraising goal is $30,000. GoFundMe currently displays an automated starting goal of $7,000, which may change as the campaign progresses. I will post updates about confirmed costs, how funds are used, and the rugs’ distribution.
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<div>If you would like to help move these rugs out of storage and into use, please consider donating or sharing this campaign. Thank you for reading my story.
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