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Armando is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a long illness
After a long illness, Armando is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $3,600 to stay afloat for 6 months.
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Last August I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, 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 November, 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 $3,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,350
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,050
• Groceries and school meals: $550
• Course fees and exam costs: $650
With deep gratitude,
Armando
Updates from Armando
Good news. Because of your gifts ($585 in total) I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Praying for you, Armando. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Lahore
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Ciudad de México.
Wishing you the best, Armando. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking