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Back on our feet: Henri and three children under 11 in Rennes
Henri and three children under 11 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
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After a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 November, 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $3,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,500
• Childcare and after-school care: $910
• Groceries and school meals: $550
• Course fees and exam costs: $640
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Henri
Updates from Henri
Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 14% thanks to 10 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
We're at 6% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
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Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
keep going, Henri. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Rennes.
Hang in there, Henri. Hope you get there. Blessings
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Rennes.
Thank you. If you're in Rennes I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong, Henri. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Henri.
It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $1,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Take care, Henri. This could happen to any of us!
keep going, Henri. Hope you get there. After 28 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Pune
Thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hope it all works out, Henri. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
keep going. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Niterói donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Niterói.
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from San Jose.
Keep going, Henri. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Townsville.
good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
good luck, Henri. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.