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Back on our feet: Marcos and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Guadalupe
A single parent in Guadalupe needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Marcos retrains.
🇲🇽 Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico1,131 views
Since the death of my husband in September, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 January, 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 $750 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $230
• Course fees and exam costs: $210
• Rent top-up: $310
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Marcos
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Guadalupe.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about childcare and after-school care, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
thinking of you and your family, Marcos. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Guadalupe
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Guadalupe
Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Faisalabad.
How is Marcos doing now?
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best
Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best!
Good luck, Marcos. Hope you get there. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Marcos. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Da Nang donated after I showed her your page. All the best.