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Back on our feet: Jennifer and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Lansing

A single parent in Lansing needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Jennifer retrains.

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Jennifer K. Olson
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Lansing
After a house fire in December, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $2,750 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $870 • Rent top-up: $1,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $680 I hope life is good to you. - Jennifer

Updates from Jennifer

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($650). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Update from Lansing: I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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2.7(19 reviews)

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jennifer?

    • Thank you. If you're in Lansing I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Keep going, Jennifer. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

    • Sending strength, Jennifer. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Contagem

      • Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more

        • best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Stay strong. Hope you get there.

              • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Quetta

                • Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

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