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Back on our feet: Samuel and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Warri

Samuel and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

🇳🇬 Warri, Delta, Nigeria1,750 views
Samuel Usman Okoro
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Warri
Since a house fire in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $600 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $115 • Childcare and after-school care: $210 • Rent top-up: $275 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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  • Rooting for you, Samuel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Entebbe

    • Hope it all works out, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • Sending good thoughts, Samuel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Good luck, Samuel. Hope you get there. All the best.

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