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Back on our feet: Laiba and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Lahore
A single parent in Lahore needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Laiba retrains.
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Since a house fire in July, 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 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $350 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $100
• Groceries and school meals: $110
• Rent top-up: $140
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Laiba
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Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Fresno donated after I showed her your page. Love from Fresno.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Laiba?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about childcare and after-school care, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
Wishing you peace, Laiba. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Take care, Laiba. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
praying for you, Laiba. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
sending love, Laiba. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 14 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending good thoughts, Laiba. Looking forward to the next update.