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Back on our feet: Derek and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Leeds
A single mother in Leeds needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Derek retrains.
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After a long illness in February, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 April, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $2,700 goes:
• Rent top-up: $920
• Childcare and after-school care: $810
• Groceries and school meals: $680
• Course fees and exam costs: $290
I hope life is good to you.
- Derek
Updates from Derek
Update from Leeds: the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 3% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 2% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Derek
Hope it all works out, Derek. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
hang in there, Derek. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.