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Back on our feet: Gabriela and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Iztapalapa

Gabriela and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Gabriela J. Ibarra
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Iztapalapa
After a house fire in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $900 goes: • Rent top-up: $310 • Groceries and school meals: $180 • Childcare and after-school care: $410 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Gabriela. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal.

    • Rooting for you, Gabriela. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

      • Hope it all works out, Gabriela. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Take care. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

          • good luck, Gabriela. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

            • Hang in there, Gabriela. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too

              • Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Odesa so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                • thinking of you, Gabriela. Shared this with my family.

                  • Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best

                    • Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Sheffield.

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