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Back on our feet: José and three children under 9 in São Paulo

A single mother in São Paulo needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while José retrains.

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José Marcos Leite
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São Paulo
After a house fire in September, I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 November, 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 $950 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $220 • Childcare and after-school care: $280 • Rent top-up: $450 Glad we found this place. - José

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Indore”

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    “Thought of José all day after reading this. - Thane”

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    “All the best. Thought of José all day after reading this. - El Paso”

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    “You got this. Thought of José all day after reading this. - Noida”

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    “Every little bit. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Santos”

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2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Pranee Yaowalak Srisai🇹🇭Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Liliana S. Sanders🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Diego G. Macías🇦🇷Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Bhavna N. Soni🇮🇳Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Hang in there, José. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Salvador this morning. Greetings from Salvador.

      • Lakshmi R. MurthyPhoto verified

        it takes guts to ask. Well done. After 7 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Toulouse.

        • sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • Sharmin Tithi MahmudVerified organization

            Keep going, José. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.

            • So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of São Paulo.

              • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                • take care. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of São Paulo.

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