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Back on our feet: Silas and a toddler and a seven-year-old in San Jose

A single mother in San Jose needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Silas retrains.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,703 views
Silas T. Campbell
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San Jose
After a long illness in June, 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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 $4,250 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,250 • Groceries and school meals: $1,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $800 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Athens”

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    “Stay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Medan”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Duluth”

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    “Good luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Faisalabad”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Kadıköy”

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    “Wish I could do more. My brother told me about this one. - Móstoles”

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    “Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Best of luck. My father told me about this one. - Malang”

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  • Nam Nam Pham

    shared it with a few friends. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Parramatta

    • Giovana Letícia Siqueira

      Thanks for sharing this, Silas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Cesar D. Castro

        sending strength, Silas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Ssebuliba Maina Nabwire

          Hope things get better soon, Silas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours

          • Ryan R. De Leon

            Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Multan.

            • Nicolas Nathan Muller

              sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier

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