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Back on our feet: Cris and two young children in Iloilo City
Cris and two young children need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
🇵🇭 Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines1,008 views
Since a long illness in May, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 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 $600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $280
• Groceries and school meals: $160
• Course fees and exam costs: $160
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Cris
Good news. Because of your gifts ($612 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 71% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 42% funded and I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals.
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Thanks for sharing this, Cris. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Hang in there, Cris. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Sending love, Cris. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Bogotá.