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Back on our feet: Landon and a toddler and a seven-year-old in St. Louis
A single father in St. Louis needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Landon retrains.
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Since a sudden redundancy in September, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, 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 December, 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 $4,500 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,000
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,550
• Groceries and school meals: $660
• Course fees and exam costs: $290
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Landon
Updates from Landon
1% there. the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($59). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Best of luck, Landon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Landon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together
so sorry you're going through this, Landon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Hamilton so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck, Landon. Hope this works out for you.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
best of luck, Landon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted
Hang in there, Landon. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you the best, Landon. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of St. Louis.