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Back on our feet: Hugo and four children in Uppsala

A single father in Uppsala needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Hugo retrains.

🇸🇪 Sweden2,548 views
Hugo Mårtensson
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Uppsala
Since my partner leaving in November, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 January, 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 $2,600 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $570 • Course fees and exam costs: $510 • Rent top-up: $1,520 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Hugo
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Hugo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 74% now ($1,920). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $1,295 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Uppsala: we've started the first stage. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Serenity Vaughn 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Hugo all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Praying for you. I'm in Dayton, thinking of you. - Dayton”

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Reviews

2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Carmen F. Martínez🇪🇸Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Lilian Ifeoma Hassan🇳🇬Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Nitin K. Parmar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Oleg Kirill Nikitin🇺🇦Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Jepkoech WaweruID verified

    Praying for you. Shared this with my family. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Ravi A. Mishra

      shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 5 people at work. Take care.

      • Olivia Craig

        So sorry you're going through this, Hugo. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours

        • Janet E. Prescott

          hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Uppsala.

          • Emilia K. Shelton

            Hang in there, Hugo. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

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