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Back on our feet: Damian and four children in Warsaw
A single father in Warsaw needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Damian retrains.
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After a divorce in May, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Rent top-up: $450
• Childcare and after-school care: $460
• Groceries and school meals: $340
• Course fees and exam costs: $150
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Damian
Updates from Damian
Quick update: $140 raised so far (10%). I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Praying for you. Thought of Damian all day after reading this. - London”
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“Thought of Damian all day after reading this. - Radom”
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“Stay strong. Thought of Damian all day after reading this.”
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hang in there, Damian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hang in there, Damian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Christchurch
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Damian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Awka