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Back on our feet: Amelia and three children under 12 in Kansas City

A single mother in Kansas City needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Amelia retrains.

🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States2,419 views
Amelia J. Carpenter
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Kansas City
After a divorce in October, I'm now raising three children under 12 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,650 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,000 • Groceries and school meals: $1,100 • Course fees and exam costs: $500 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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    “Best of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Thrissur”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $46 but hope it helps. - Medellín”

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  • sending strength, Amelia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Hang in there, Amelia. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

      • Anitha L. NayakID verified

        Wishing you the best, Amelia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amelia.

          • Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from A Coruña

            • Sending strength, Amelia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kansas City.

              • Sending good thoughts. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Greetings from Mohammedia.

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