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Back on our feet: Philipp and four children in Duisburg

After the death of my husband, Philipp is raising four children alone and needs $2,350 to stay afloat for 4 months.

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Philipp Schröder
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Duisburg
Last August I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $2,350 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $750 • Rent top-up: $1,200 • Course fees and exam costs: $400 Thanks for reading all this.

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    • Sending strength, Philipp. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

      • a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Gold Coast but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Gold Coast.

        • So sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless!

          • Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up

            • Mavis Jemima TawiahPhoto verified

              Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

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