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Back on our feet: Gabriella and two young children in Parma
After the death of my husband, Gabriella is raising two young children alone and needs $2,850 to stay afloat for 5 months.
🇮🇹 43199, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy1,706 views
After the death of my husband in September, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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 $2,850 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $440
• Rent top-up: $1,300
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,110
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Gabriella
Updates from Gabriella
65% there. the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. Thank you.
Update from Parma: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Parma: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 47% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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keep going, Gabriella. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 33 people at work. Love from Soweto.
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Wish I lived closer to Adama so I could bring a meal.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Parma!
Thank you. If you're in Parma I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Take care, Gabriella. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Gabriella. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Sending good thoughts, Gabriella. Shared this with my family.
Sending love, Gabriella. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.