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Back on our feet: Oliwia and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Radom

After a house fire, Oliwia is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $1,950 to stay afloat for 4 months.

🇵🇱 26-584, Radom, Masovia, Poland1,730 views
Oliwia Joanna Kwiatkowski
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Radom
Since a house fire in March, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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 $1,950 goes: • Rent top-up: $810 • Childcare and after-school care: $570 • Groceries and school meals: $380 • Course fees and exam costs: $190 Thanks for being kind about this. - Oliwia

Updates from Oliwia

  1. We're at 29% thanks to 14 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $455 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  • Walid Zaid Cherif 🇪🇬 · $10

    “Happy to help. Thought of Oliwia all day after reading this. - Shubra”

  • Nathan Henri Leclerc 🇫🇷 · $75

    “Take care of yourselves. Gave what I could this week. - Limoges”

  • Raimundo Marcos Soares 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Andrea P. Espinoza 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Gabriel Rafael Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Comfort Efe Kalu 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Lucas Enzo Peixoto 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Edson Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇮🇪 · $10

    “Good luck. Thought of Oliwia all day after reading this.”

  • Anna Paula Vogt 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Grayson J. Russell 🇺🇸 · $3

    “Sending love. Small amount but sent with love. - Warren”

  • Sophie Gaines 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Hang in there. Thought of Oliwia all day after reading this.”

  • Rasha Hana Haddad 🇪🇬 · $50

    “Be well. My brother told me about this one. - Aswan”

  • Kalyani F. Hegde 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Atul B. Ranade 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Yash S. Rawat 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Joon-woo Jin 🇰🇷 · $75
  • Damien Sébastien Lopez 🇫🇷 · $25

    “Thinking of you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bordeaux”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Kariuki Kariuki Musyoka 🇹🇿 · $10

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  • Solène Léa David🇫🇷Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rylee W. Byrd🇦🇺Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Adaeze Hauwa Williams🇳🇬Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Radom

    • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Radom.

      • Quang Long PhungPhoto verified

        gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Radom

        • Best of luck, Oliwia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Oliwia?

            • Oliwia Joanna KwiatkowskiOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              Thank you. If you're in Radom I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from New York!

            • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

              • Thanks for sharing this, Oliwia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

                • Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. After 21 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Sheffield

                  • Stay strong, Oliwia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Radom

                    • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Angeles.

                      • Best of luck, Oliwia. Hope you get there.

                        • Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Manchester.

                          • wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 30 people at work.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Oliwia. 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.

                              • Sending love, Oliwia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Comilla but we're thinking of you. Love from Comilla

                                • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Frankfurt.

                                  • stay strong, Oliwia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

                                    • Wishing you peace, Oliwia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

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