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Aaliyah is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a divorce

A single father in Bristol needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Aaliyah retrains.

🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom2,826 views
Aaliyah T. Martinez
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Bristol
After a divorce in April, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,300 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,550 • Childcare and after-school care: $810 • Groceries and school meals: $490 • Course fees and exam costs: $450 Every share and every dollar helps. - Aaliyah

Updates from Aaliyah

  1. Small update. $709 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Michelle S. Legaspi 🇨🇦 · $70

    “Hope this helps. Only $70 but hope it helps.”

  • Patricia H. Quiroga 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Good luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Tallahassee”

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    “Happy to help. Hope you get the rest soon. - Warren”

  • Mia Hicks 🇺🇸 · $50
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  • Eyob Teklu Getu 🇪🇹 · $40

    “All the best. I'm in Gondar, thinking of you.”

  • Nabil Ali Mansour 🇸🇦 · $40

    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Jeddah”

  • Aiden E. Li 🇨🇦 · $38

    “Hope it all works out. From Mississauga with love. - Mississauga”

  • Hendra Surya 🇮🇩 · $36.50
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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Aaliyah all day after reading this. - Durgapur”

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Reviews

2.9(9 reviews)

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  • Carlo F. Abad🇵🇭Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mutua Okello Otieno🇺🇬Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Benoît Damien Perez🇲🇦Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Parker E. Brewer🇳🇿Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Nazrul Abdul Banerjee🇮🇳Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Manee Nongnuch Saetang🇹🇭Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Qiang Yu Huang🇦🇺Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Mehwish Javeria Pasha🇵🇰Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Joyce Crawford🇦🇺Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Wishing you the best, Aaliyah. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

    • Best of luck, Aaliyah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

      • Thanks for sharing this, Aaliyah. Hope you get there

        • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Take care

          • wishing you the best, Aaliyah. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Southampton.

            • Sending good thoughts, Aaliyah. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal. Take care.

              • Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. All the best!

                • Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Bristol.

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