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Back on our feet: Dennis and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Mandaue

A single parent in Mandaue needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Dennis retrains.

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Dennis T. Mendoza
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Mandaue
After a long illness in June, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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 $600 goes: • Rent top-up: $280 • Childcare and after-school care: $130 • Groceries and school meals: $90 • Course fees and exam costs: $100 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Dennis

Updates from Dennis

  1. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($100 in total) the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Fernanda Aparecida Araújo 🇧🇷 · $23

    “Hang in there. Been where you're, it gets better. - Vitória da Conquista”

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