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Back on our feet: Jennifer and two young children in Sheffield

Jennifer and two young children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

🇬🇧 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom2,811 views
Jennifer Mejia
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Since a house fire in July, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 October, 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 $3,000 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,000 • Childcare and after-school care: $590 • Groceries and school meals: $740 • Course fees and exam costs: $670 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Jennifer

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  • take care, Jennifer. Gave what I could, wish it was more

    • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Birmingham

      • So sorry you're going through this, Jennifer. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

        • Hope things get better soon, Jennifer. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

          • Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Sheffield.

            • Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Brasília so I could bring a meal.

              • Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Hanoi

                • So sorry you're going through this, Jennifer. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

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