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Back on our feet: Rafaela and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Salvador
A single father in Salvador needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Rafaela retrains.
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Last August I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 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 $1,250 goes:
• Rent top-up: $560
• Childcare and after-school care: $190
• Groceries and school meals: $210
• Course fees and exam costs: $290
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Rafaela
Quick update: $269 raised so far (22%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($306 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Good luck, Rafaela. Hope this works out for you.
wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better