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Back on our feet: Olumide and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Badagry

Olumide and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

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Olumide Godwin Mba
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Badagry
After my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 October, 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: $230 • Childcare and after-school care: $95 • Groceries and school meals: $80 • Course fees and exam costs: $95 Thanks for being kind about this.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Olumide

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 42% funded and the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 30% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Netsanet Desta

    Praying for you, Olumide. Hope this works out for you.

    • Irene Muthoni WaweruID verified

      Hang in there, Olumide. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.

      • Paul Neumann

        Hang in there, Olumide. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

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