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Back on our feet: Liliana and three children under 10 in Fresno

A single parent in Fresno needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Liliana retrains.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,883 views
Liliana P. Franco
Email verified
Fresno
After a long illness in June, I'm now raising three children under 10 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 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 $4,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $850 • Groceries and school meals: $530 • Course fees and exam costs: $770 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Liliana

Updates from Liliana

  1. We're at 25% thanks to 25 of you. the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $511 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Keep your head up. I'm in Medina, thinking of you.”

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  • Jade P. Medina 🇨🇦 · $55

    “Rooting for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Brampton”

  • Nhung Như Bui 🇻🇳 · $52

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Liliana all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Greyson Cook 🇨🇦 · $25
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  • Chioma Yetunde Salami 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Every little bit. Hope the September deadline works out. - Kano”

  • Alka H. Mittal 🇮🇳 · $50
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  • Avery W. Mason 🇦🇺 · $50

    “Sending love. Small amount but sent with love. - Geelong”

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    “Be well. My brother told me about this one. - Mississauga”

  • Ebru Hülya Erdoğan 🇹🇷 · $36
  • Perla B. Velasco 🇵🇭 · $31

    “Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Davao City”

Reviews

2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Vladimir Denis Romanov🇷🇺Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Tarun H. Chaturvedi🇺🇸Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Michel Arthur Marchand🇫🇷Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Bruno Ugo Morelli🇮🇹Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Mansi M. Trivedi🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • best of luck, Liliana. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

    • Sending love, Liliana. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Jakarta.

      • Bilal Zaid SarkisPhoto verified

        You're not alone, Liliana. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.

        • Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram.

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