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Back on our feet: Oskar and twin daughters in Augsburg
A single mother in Augsburg needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Oskar retrains.
🇩🇪 Bavaria, Germany5,542 views
After a house fire in June, I'm now raising twin daughters 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $3,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,550
• Childcare and after-school care: $570
• Groceries and school meals: $940
• Course fees and exam costs: $540
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Oskar
Updates from Oskar
Quick update: $2,785 raised so far (77%). the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $1,231 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $437 so far, I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care.
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Take care, Oskar. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Embakasi but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Ann Arbor this morning.
Sending good thoughts, Oskar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Augsburg.
Keep going, Oskar. Your post was clear and honest. All the best