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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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Aarav L. Anand
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Austin
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.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Aarav

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals.

  2. 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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  • Shinji Taro Fujii

    sending love, Aarav. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Chinedu Jide Mba

      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.

      • Vijay M. Saxena

        Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in București donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Austin

        • Apurva B. Jadeja

          Good luck, Aarav. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Faith Kyagulanyi

            Thanks for sharing this, Aarav. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Austin.

            • Sita B. Soni

              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.

              • Teklu Bereket Worku

                Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Paris

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