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Back on our feet: Alexa and four children in Winston-Salem
A single parent in Winston-Salem needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Alexa retrains.
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Last December I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by March, 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: $900
• Childcare and after-school care: $880
• Groceries and school meals: $1,100
• Course fees and exam costs: $720
Thank you so much.
- Alexa
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Update from Winston-Salem: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there, Alexa. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Pasig.
praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together