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Back on our feet: Kai and twin daughters in Gatineau
A single father in Gatineau needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Kai retrains.
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Since a long illness in August, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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 $3,900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,500
• Childcare and after-school care: $970
• Groceries and school meals: $650
• Course fees and exam costs: $780
Thank you so much.
Updates from Kai
Quick update: $1,072 raised so far (27%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
13% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
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Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Gatineau
Hope it all works out, Kai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
Sending strength, Kai. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps