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Back on our feet: Claudia and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Aurora

After a long illness, Claudia is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $4,200 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Claudia K. Espinoza
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Aurora
Last May I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 September, 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 $4,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,250 • Childcare and after-school care: $960 • Groceries and school meals: $640 • Course fees and exam costs: $350 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Anaheim”

  • Ezekiel Richards 🇬🇧 · $64

    “Every little bit. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Swansea”

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    “Be well. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Monterrey”

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  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Sukkur”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the September deadline works out. - Kharkiv”

  • Lata Bajwa 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Bhopal”

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    “Wish I could do more. My neighbor told me about this one. - Salvador”

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    “Only $33 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”

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  • Alexa S. WellsPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Claudia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. God bless.

    • Babar Shahid Siddiqui

      Sending strength, Claudia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Quezon City

      • Rodel R. Rivera

        Wishing you peace, Claudia. Hope you get there. Blessings

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