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Back on our feet: Stefano and three children under 12 in Naples
After a divorce, Stefano is raising three children under 12 alone and needs $2,650 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Since a divorce in April, I'm now raising three children under 12 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 July, 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 $2,650 goes:
• Rent top-up: $760
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,050
• Groceries and school meals: $660
• Course fees and exam costs: $180
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Stefano
We're at 61% thanks to 57 of you. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. More news soon.
We're at 40% thanks to 39 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Naples: I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stefano
Sure. The biggest one is rent top-up, $760. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
So sorry you're going through this, Stefano. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless
sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up!
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Semarang.
wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Jeddah.
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Naples
praying for you. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Dasmariñas donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Dasmariñas