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Back on our feet: Shirley and twin daughters in Newcastle upon Tyne

A single father in Newcastle upon Tyne needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Shirley retrains.

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Shirley Lambert
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Newcastle upon Tyne
After the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 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 $4,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $730 • Groceries and school meals: $600 • Course fees and exam costs: $670 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Shirley
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Đạt Bảo Tran

    You're not alone, Shirley. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Châu Liên Ly

      hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Hamilton!

      • Vivian Halima Afolabi

        Praying for you, Shirley. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Caruaru.

        • Kwabena Dennis FuseiniID verified

          Sending love, Shirley. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update

          • Yuki Koji Matsuda

            Sending good thoughts, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

            • Walter A. Stewart

              Take care, Shirley. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Ankara.

              • Juan F. Ramírez

                sending love, Shirley. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

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