Skip to content
HelpBLESS
MoneyFamily & childcareUrgent

Back on our feet: Justine and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Toulouse

After a divorce, Justine is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $2,150 to stay afloat for 5 months.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Occitanie, France888 views
Justine Rousseau
Email verified
Toulouse
Since a divorce in December, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, 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 $2,150 goes: โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $480 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $1,050 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $620 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Justine

Updates from Justine

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

  • Nnamdi Zubby Okafor ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $70

    โ€œWish I could do more. - Lagosโ€

  • Arturo L. Macรญas ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $25
  • Maud Esther Van der Wal ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25
  • Anand L. Ramachandran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œTake care of yourselves! - Patnaโ€

  • Hendrik Schouten ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $15

    โ€œI'm in Haarlem, thinking of you. - Haarlemโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $51.50

    โ€œThought of Justine all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $67.50
  • Yashodha Vindya Wijesinghe ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100

    โ€œAll the best. Gave what I could this week. - Leedsโ€

  • Khadija Folake Tijani ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

Reviews

3.3(14 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Miguel N. Salvador๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Heather R. Gomez๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Ai Cheng๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Oky Rahman๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Rohan Chavan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Abdullah Haddad๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Ramรณn S. Tapia๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Gaurav Dubey๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Dinda Halim๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Arnel Ramirez๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Shinji Miyazaki๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

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

  • Denis Stepanov๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Benjamin Bowman๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Gilbert Mendoza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • How long do you have before April?

    • Justine RousseauOwnerAnswer

      Yes April is the real date. I'm working on a few other things at the same time but this is the main hurdle. It helps to be asked.

  • Thinking of you and your family, Justine. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

      • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.

        • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

          $479 raised of $2,150

          Give

          More people who need help