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Back on our feet: Ignacio and two young children in San Francisco

Ignacio and two young children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

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Ignacio E. Cabrera
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San Francisco
Last May I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 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 $4,000 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,350 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,200 • Groceries and school meals: $780 • Course fees and exam costs: $670 With deep gratitude, Ignacio
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Ignacio

  1. We're at 58% thanks to 61 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Update from San Francisco: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mehmet Okan AvcıAddress verified

    Take care, Ignacio. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Balaji L. Panicker

      Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Skylar J. Singh

        Hope things get better soon, Ignacio. Your post was clear and honest. After 25 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Jessore.

        • Anton Konstantin Havrylenko

          Wishing you peace, Ignacio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from São Paulo.

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