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Back on our feet: Everly and three children under 12 in San Jose
After my partner leaving, Everly is raising three children under 12 alone and needs $4,700 to stay afloat for 3 months.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States3,647 views
Last August I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising three children under 12 on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $4,700 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,300
• Childcare and after-school care: $810
• Groceries and school meals: $1,150
• Course fees and exam costs: $440
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Everly
Good news. Because of your gifts ($877 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 35% thanks to 46 of you. I made the first payment toward rent top-up. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($434). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Everly
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent top-up is the biggest at $2,300. Ask me anything else.
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Jose
So sorry you're going through this, Everly. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Cali
Keep going, Everly. Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Fresno.
Hope things get better soon, Everly. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Good luck, Everly. This could happen to any of us. God bless