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Back on our feet: Débora and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Juazeiro do Norte

Débora and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

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Débora Raquel Pinto
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Juazeiro do Norte
Since a sudden redundancy in April, 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 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 $1,000 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $175 • Rent top-up: $690 • Course fees and exam costs: $135 If you're reading this, thank you.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Débora

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward rent top-up. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($108 in total) the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $65 raised so far (6%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Good luck. From Seattle with love. - Seattle”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Débora all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

  • Sarah Levi 🇮🇱 · $5
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  • Songül Gamze Can🇹🇷Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Parvati Shrijana Sharma

    So sorry you're going through this, Débora. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Bogor.

    • Akoth Jepkoech KariukiAddress verified

      Stay strong, Débora. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours

      • Omar Rami Abbas

        You're not alone, Débora. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Wudil

        • Ella N. Shelton

          Praying for you, Débora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte

          • Kelechi Dayo Balogun

            Thinking of you and your family, Débora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Springfield this morning. Blessings.

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