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Back on our feet: Intan and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Surabaya
A single father in Surabaya needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Intan retrains.
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After my partner leaving in March, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $400 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $130
• Course fees and exam costs: $120
• Groceries and school meals: $150
Glad we found this place.
- Intan
Updates from Intan
Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($97). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Surabaya: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $57 raised so far (14%). I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Praying for you, Intan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
good luck, Intan. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless
Praying for you, Intan. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Surabaya