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Back on our feet: Leo and four children in Brampton
A single parent in Brampton needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Leo retrains.
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Last June I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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 $4,150 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,100
• Childcare and after-school care: $560
• Groceries and school meals: $640
• Course fees and exam costs: $850
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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“Hope the September deadline works out. - Siliguri”
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Wishing you peace, Leo. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Leo.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent top-up comes first ($2,100) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Lyon but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Brampton.