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Back on our feet: Brenda and two young children in Los Angeles
After a house fire, Brenda is raising two young children alone and needs $2,800 to stay afloat for 6 months.
🇺🇸 90002, Los Angeles, California, United States2,145 views
Last October I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by February, 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 $2,800 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $1,250
• Course fees and exam costs: $600
• Childcare and after-school care: $950
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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“Hang in there. Thought of Brenda all day after reading this. - Hamilton”
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“Hope things get better. Thought of Brenda all day after reading this.”
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Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Los Angeles
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 3 people at work. Greetings from Accra
hang in there, Brenda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
rooting for you, Brenda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Take care, Brenda. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together