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Back on our feet: Pankaj and four children in Mumbai
After a long illness, Pankaj is raising four children alone and needs $450 to stay afloat for 5 months.
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Since a long illness in June, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $450 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $150
• Course fees and exam costs: $80
• Rent top-up: $220
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Pankaj
Quick update: $171 raised so far (38%). the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Mumbai.
So sorry you're going through this, Pankaj. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
hope things get better soon, Pankaj. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together. Take care.