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Back on our feet: Álvaro and two young children in San Diego

After a long illness, Álvaro is raising two young children alone and needs $3,100 to stay afloat for 3 months.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States708 views
Álvaro C. Solís
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San Diego
After a long illness in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $3,100 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,150 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,050 • Groceries and school meals: $570 • Course fees and exam costs: $330 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Be well. Only $36 but hope it helps. - London”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Sylhet”

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    “Thought of Álvaro all day after reading this. - Cape Coast”

  • Kimani Okello Hamisi 🇹🇿 · $34

    “Hang in there. Only $34 but hope it helps. - Kinondoni”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Álvaro all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Envigado”

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  • Diana Simona Rusu🇷🇴Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Sun-hee Da-eun Cho🇰🇷Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Michael J. Romero🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Vishnu D. Chettiar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Viral N. Modi🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Bushra Saima Naqvi

    Sending good thoughts, Álvaro. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Rochester.

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