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Back on our feet: Neelam and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Salem

Neelam and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a divorce.

🇮🇳 Salem, Tamil Nadu, India507 views
Neelam S. Joshi
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Salem
Last August I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder 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 $500 goes: • Rent top-up: $160 • Childcare and after-school care: $100 • Groceries and school meals: $125 • Course fees and exam costs: $115 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Neelam
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Neelam

  1. We're at 30% thanks to 7 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Salem: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

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  • Nazia Nimra Lashari 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Jimena T. Sandoval 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Sending love. Hope the November deadline works out. - Puebla”

  • Brigitte Dupont 🇫🇷 · $30

    “Rooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Marseille”

  • Thanh Đào Vu 🇻🇳 · $20
  • Walker Tucker 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Jigna K. Joshi 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Patrizia Donatella Pagano 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Tamanna Lipi Kabir 🇧🇩 · $49

    “Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Jessore”

  • Tomoko Matsumoto 🇯🇵 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Mulugeta Fikru Getu 🇪🇹 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $3
  • Tuấn Do 🇺🇸 · $50

Reviews

3.7(3 reviews)

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  • Ochieng Omondi Temba🇰🇪Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Lia Yanti Maulana🇮🇩Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Grace H. Hicks🇬🇧Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Ben Jan Schmid

    You're not alone, Neelam. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best

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