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Back on our feet: Olivia and a toddler and a seven-year-old in New Orleans
Olivia and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
🇺🇸 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States2,908 views
Last July I went through the death of my husband, 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 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 $2,700 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $700
• Groceries and school meals: $770
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,230
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Olivia
Updates from Olivia
36% there. I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. Thank you.
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You're not alone, Olivia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Olivia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Alcalá de Henares.
Good luck, Olivia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Nakhon Ratchasima.
thanks for sharing this, Olivia. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Allentown.
Thanks for sharing this, Olivia. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Likoni donated after I showed her your page.
So sorry you're going through this, Olivia. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Los Angeles.