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Back on our feet: Mercedes and twin daughters in Mesa
After a house fire, Mercedes is raising twin daughters alone and needs $3,600 to stay afloat for 5 months.
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After a house fire in July, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $3,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,000
• Course fees and exam costs: $570
• Groceries and school meals: $1,030
Thanks for reading all this.
- Mercedes
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Praying for you, Mercedes. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
Best of luck, Mercedes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
you're not alone, Mercedes. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Agra.
Keep going, Mercedes. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Grenoble donated after I showed her your page. God bless!
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Kasarani.
Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Mesa.
Good luck, Mercedes. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Saint Petersburg!
Take care, Mercedes. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Take care, Mercedes. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best