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Lithuanian family in Norway loses everything, seeks help
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Lithuanian family in Norway loses everything, seeks help

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Lithuanian family in Norway lost all their possessions and is starting over.
  • A friend has launched a fundraiser and is collecting essential items for the family, who have two young children.
  • The family needs everyday items like kitchenware, furniture, and appliances, as well as a sewing machine or computer.

A Lithuanian family in Norway is facing a difficult situation after losing all their belongings. They are now forced to start from scratch, with the added challenge of raising two young children.

To help them get back on their feet, a friend named Kristine Lรธken has initiated a fundraising campaign. Lรธken is collecting essential items for the family, emphasizing their need for everyday necessities. "If you live in Halden and can donate cups, plates, cutlery, kitchenware, appliances, furniture, televisions, beds, bedding, blankets, toys, or other necessary items, your help would be invaluable," she stated on a Norwegian page. She also mentioned that a sewing machine or a computer would be very useful.

If you live in Halden and can donate cups, plates, cutlery, kitchenware, appliances, furniture, televisions, beds, bedding, blankets, toys, or other necessary items, your help would be invaluable.

โ€” Kristine LรธkenThe family's friend, Kristine Lรธken, described the types of donations needed for the family.

Lรธken is temporarily storing donated items in her garage until the family finds a permanent residence, unless they secure a partially furnished home. "All funds raised will be transferred to the family without any deductions. We sincerely thank you for your kindness, support, and help," she added. The fundraising effort is ongoing, with details available via a provided link.

All funds raised will be transferred to the family without any deductions. We sincerely thank you for your kindness, support, and help.

โ€” Kristine LรธkenKristine Lรธken assured donors that all contributions would go directly to the family.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.