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Back on our feet: Declan and four children in Philadelphia
Declan and four children need a bridge to stability after a divorce.
🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States3,033 views
Since a divorce in August, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $2,600 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $890
• Childcare and after-school care: $630
• Groceries and school meals: $1,080
Glad we found this place.
- Declan
Updates from Declan
Update from Philadelphia: the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. We're at 85% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Philadelphia: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Augsburg.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
stay strong, Declan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
You're not alone, Declan. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Anaheim.
wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from La Plata.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 4 people at work
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Regina.
Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Rochester donated after I showed her your page