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Back on our feet: Gerald and four children in Mandaue

A single parent in Mandaue needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Gerald retrains.

🇵🇭 6016, Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines1,216 views
Gerald J. Perez
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Mandaue
After the death of my husband in April, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 August, 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 $450 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $125 • Groceries and school meals: $125 • Childcare and after-school care: $200 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Gerald
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Gerald

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 73% funded and I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals.

  2. Small update. $243 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($193 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Every little bit. I'm in Magelang, thinking of you. - Magelang”

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  • Ion Cristian Barbu🇷🇴Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Theodore C. Dixon🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Lucy OtienoPhoto verified

    Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    $408 raised of $450

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