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Back on our feet: Charmaine and three children under 6 in Caloocan
A single father in Caloocan needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Charmaine retrains.
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Since a house fire in March, I'm now raising three children under 6 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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 $450 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $160
• Childcare and after-school care: $175
• Course fees and exam costs: $115
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Charmaine
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“Thought of Charmaine all day after reading this.”
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“All the best. Hope the June deadline works out. - Bakersfield”
- Brandon R. Hunter 🇬🇧 · $50
“Blessings. Been where you're, it gets better. - Dundee”
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“Thought of Charmaine all day after reading this. - Epe”
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- Rizky Dimas Hutapea 🇮🇩 · $10
- Filippo Daniele Coppola 🇮🇹 · $25
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Charmaine?
Thank you. If you're in Caloocan I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Keep going, Charmaine. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Tema
Sending love, Charmaine. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up
You're not alone, Charmaine. Hope this works out for you. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Caloocan
Hope it all works out, Charmaine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
You're not alone, Charmaine. Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal
Sending strength, Charmaine. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending strength, Charmaine. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
Hang in there, Charmaine. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Charmaine. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.