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Back on our feet: Gilbert and two young children in Caloocan
Gilbert and two young children need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
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Since a long illness in December, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by March, 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 $650 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $115
• Rent top-up: $320
• Childcare and after-school care: $215
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Gilbert
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Rooting for you, Gilbert. Hope you get there.
Take care, Gilbert. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Ciudad de México.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Sydney.
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Savar.
Wishing you the best, Gilbert. Hope you get there. Thinking of Caloocan.
Sending good thoughts, Gilbert. Hope this works out for you. All the best.