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Back on our feet: Aoi and four children in Tokyo

A single father in Tokyo needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Aoi retrains.

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Aoi Saki Nakagawa
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Tokyo
After the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising four 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 teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $3,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,300 • Childcare and after-school care: $550 • Groceries and school meals: $690 • Course fees and exam costs: $660 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Aoi

  1. Update from Tokyo: I made the first payment toward rent top-up. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “You got this. My mother told me about this one. - Laredo”

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    “God bless. Hope the October deadline works out. - Rohini”

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  • Xia Lin Shi🇨🇦Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Indah Yanti Lestari🇮🇩Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Léa Leclerc

    Thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted.

    • Cooper Turner

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Tokyo

      • Sharon T. Bell

        Thanks for sharing this, Aoi. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Belém.

        • Alberto J. Ríos

          Wishing you the best, Aoi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Ibadan this morning!

          • Salma Nada Slimani

            Praying for you, Aoi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Salem.

            • Harper R. Gill

              Rooting for you, Aoi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

              • Ketki W. Deshpande

                Thinking of you, Aoi. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                • Fernanda Fernanda Almeida

                  Thanks for sharing this, Aoi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                  • Lemma Robel Zerihun

                    hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

                    • Thomas K. BarrettPhoto verified

                      It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Vitória da Conquista donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Vitória da Conquista

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