Back on our feet: Hazel and twin daughters in Oakland

After a divorce in May, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $2,400 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $670 • Course fees and exam costs: $720 • Groceries and school meals: $1,010 If you're reading this, thank you. - Hazel