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Back on our feet: Lawrence and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Saint Paul
Lawrence and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
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Since a house fire in August, 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 bookkeeper 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 $4,500 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,200
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,300
• Groceries and school meals: $550
• Course fees and exam costs: $450
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- Lawrence
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looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in San Francisco but we're thinking of you
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Novosibirsk.
Sending love, Lawrence. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Thane
Sending love, Lawrence. Looking forward to the next update.
Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Jodhpur donated after I showed her your page. All the best