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Back on our feet: Ida and two young children in Düsseldorf

After my partner leaving, Ida is raising two young children alone and needs $2,450 to stay afloat for 4 months.

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Ida Sauer
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Düsseldorf
Since my partner leaving in January, 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 a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, 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 $2,450 goes: • Rent top-up: $760 • Childcare and after-school care: $680 • Groceries and school meals: $680 • Course fees and exam costs: $330 With deep gratitude, Ida
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Ida

  1. Update from Düsseldorf: we've started the first stage. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($466 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $291 raised so far (12%). the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the May deadline works out. - Mumbai”

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  • Diana Linda FuseiniQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ida?

    • Ida SauerOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Düsseldorf I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Sara Tizita Gebremariam

    Hope it all works out, Ida. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    • Kavitha W. NayakQuestionVerified organization

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ida.

      • Ida SauerOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is rent top-up, $760. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Javier P. Espinoza

      Hope things get better soon, Ida. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from San Antonio

      • Rolando N. Villanueva

        hope things get better soon, Ida. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

        • Batuhan Okan Duman

          Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Santos

          • Priscila Sônia Nascimento

            I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 19 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

            $1,470.50 raised of $2,450

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