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Back on our feet: Lucas and two young children in San Francisco

A single mother in San Francisco needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Lucas retrains.

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Lucas K. Vasquez
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San Francisco
Last August I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising two young 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 web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $3,750 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,100 • Childcare and after-school care: $890 • Groceries and school meals: $1,000 • Course fees and exam costs: $760 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Lucas

  1. We're at 4% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Lucas

  2. Quick update: $228 raised so far (6%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 8% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Pamela D. Watson

    you're not alone, Lucas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

    • Gleb Leonid Korolev

      Sending love, Lucas. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Amsterdam so I could bring a meal.

      $643 raised of $3,750

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