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Back on our feet: Céline and two young children in Lyon

A single mother in Lyon needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Céline retrains.

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Céline Blanchard
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Lyon
Last May I went through a long illness, 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $2,800 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,800 • Course fees and exam costs: $490 • Groceries and school meals: $510 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Céline

  1. Quick update: $285 raised so far (10%). I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $185 raised so far (7%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Céline

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  • Aikaterini Papanikolaou

    Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Manchester

    • Sabina Mousumi Jahan

      so sorry you're going through this, Céline. Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care

      • Jihan Mega Tampubolon

        Sending strength, Céline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 7 people at work.

        $649 raised of $2,800

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