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Araceli is a single parent of three children under 11 - help us after a house fire
A single parent in Medellín needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Araceli retrains.
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Since a house fire in May, I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $1,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $640
• Childcare and after-school care: $210
• Groceries and school meals: $220
• Course fees and exam costs: $130
Glad we found this place.
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You're not alone, Araceli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!
Thinking of you, Araceli. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together
Hope it all works out, Araceli. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from San Diego!
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Los Angeles
take care. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 4 people at work. Thinking of Medellín.