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Adalynn is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy
A single father in El Paso needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Adalynn retrains.
🇺🇸 El Paso, Texas, United States2,669 views
Since a sudden redundancy in May, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 August, 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $4,300 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,750
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,200
• Groceries and school meals: $1,000
• Course fees and exam costs: $350
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Adalynn
Updates from Adalynn
Good news. Because of your gifts ($480 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 8% thanks to 14 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Small update. $195 so far, the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.
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You're not alone, Adalynn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you and your family, Adalynn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.