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Back on our feet: Claire and three children under 5 in Lansing
Claire and three children under 5 need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
🇺🇸 Michigan, United States3,035 views
Last June I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising three children under 5 on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $4,750 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,250
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,350
• Groceries and school meals: $1,300
• Course fees and exam costs: $850
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Austin
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Saint-Étienne but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Saint-Étienne!