Back on our feet: Jyoti and three children under 11 in Ottawa

Since the death of my husband in June, I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 August, 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 $2,750 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,000 • Groceries and school meals: $560 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,190 Every share and every dollar helps.