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Back on our feet: Mary Grace and two young children in Iloilo City
Mary Grace and two young children need a bridge to stability after a divorce.
🇵🇭 Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines416 views
After a divorce in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $750 goes:
• Rent top-up: $420
• Childcare and after-school care: $125
• Groceries and school meals: $105
• Course fees and exam costs: $100
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Mary Grace
Updates from Mary
We're at 6% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. More news soon.
- Tayo Bolaji Hassan 🇳🇬 · $75
“All the best. Been where you're, it gets better. - Badagry”
- Pamela D. Cooper 🇺🇸 · $25
- Het G. Shah 🇮🇳 · $10
- Diana Halyna Alexandrov 🇷🇺 · $10
- Raffaele Michele Pellegrino 🇮🇹 · $6
“Wish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Bergamo”
- Salvador K. Romero 🇦🇷 · $5
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Iloilo City
Thank you. If you're in Iloilo City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
best of luck, Mary Grace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Enugu.
Keep going, Mary Grace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Buffalo