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Back on our feet: Miguel and four children in Olinda
Miguel and four children need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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Since the death of my husband in December, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a driver, 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 March, 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 $1,300 goes:
• Rent top-up: $480
• Childcare and after-school care: $380
• Groceries and school meals: $210
• Course fees and exam costs: $230
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Updates from Miguel
We're at 66% thanks to 19 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($604 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $246 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Miguel?
Thank you. If you're in Olinda I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!
You're not alone, Miguel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Olinda.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Miguel.
sending love. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Miguel. Shared this with my family. Love from Brampton!
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Olinda.
Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Cambridge.