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Back on our feet: Aarav and four children in Austin
Aarav and four children need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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After the death of my husband in April, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $4,050 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,000
• Childcare and after-school care: $850
• Groceries and school meals: $760
• Course fees and exam costs: $440
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Aarav
Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals.
Update from Austin: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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sending love, Aarav. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Sending good thoughts, Aarav. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in București donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Austin
Good luck, Aarav. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thanks for sharing this, Aarav. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Austin.
so sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Austin.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Paris