Mr. B has joined the team at Catalyst as a recent refugee from South Africa. His heart for Jesus and desire for a better future has brought him to the US, and we would like to bless his efforts with some startup funds.
Mr. Buys says:
"Leaving South Africa with just a single suitcase of clothes was hard, but I came to America determined to build a life. Moving into an empty apartment with only a bed and $2,000 from the agency left me to figure out complex paperwork and basic survival on my own. I started out working at a school and managed to secure a new job, but right now, I’m just trying to get what I need to live comfortably and safely. Because of health and skin sensitivities, I can only wear 100% cotton or silk clothes. With winter coming, my immediate needs are warm cotton or silk winter clothing, socks, heavy blankets, a bed case, an iron to keep my work clothes presentable, a chest of drawers, a microwave, and a glass air fryer so I can cook without metal toxins contaminating my food.
I’m taking things step by step, but I also have big goals for the home I’m creating. Down the road, I want to get a study desk so I can work and keep learning, a coffee machine for my mornings, a simple couch to relax on, and eventually a washer and tumble dryer. I started with practically nothing, but bit by bit, I'm working hard to turn this empty space into a real home."
