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Back on our feet: Riley and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Shreveport
After the death of my husband, Riley is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $4,550 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Since the death of my husband in January, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, 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 $4,550 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,300
• Childcare and after-school care: $850
• Groceries and school meals: $960
• Course fees and exam costs: $440
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Riley
Update from Shreveport: I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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