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

A single mother in Mexicali needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Gabriela retrains.

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Gabriela C. Mora
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Mexicali
Last October I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, 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 $1,250 goes: • Rent top-up: $360 • Childcare and after-school care: $450 • Groceries and school meals: $195 • Course fees and exam costs: $245 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Gabriela
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Gabriela

  1. We're at 39% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Gabriela

  2. 33% there. the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “Be well. Hope the January deadline works out. - Birmingham”

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  • Noah Schreiber 🇩🇪 · $25

    “Good luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Nuremberg”

  • Stephanie Griffin 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Gabriela all day after reading this.”

  • Abubakar Yakubu Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $5
  • Anwar Hassan Maalouf 🇩🇪 · $20
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    “Take care of yourselves. From Cartagena with love. - Cartagena”

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  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Thought of Gabriela all day after reading this. - Bristol”

  • Ryan D. Wright 🇺🇸 · $79.50

    “Thought of Gabriela all day after reading this. - El Paso”

  • Ahmed Dlamini 🇿🇦 · $122

    “Be well. Hope the January deadline works out. - Pretoria”

Reviews

3.0(8 reviews)

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  • Shawn Lewis🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Burak Ali Çetin🇹🇷Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Abena Janet Donkor🇬🇭Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Maarten Lars Hoekstra🇳🇱Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Francesca Caterina Pellegrino🇮🇹Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Valentina T. Benítez🇦🇷Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Damilola Bola Okonkwo🇳🇬Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Citlali W. Gutiérrez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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