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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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Stefano Valerio Morelli
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Naples
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.
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Updates from Stefano

  1. We're at 61% thanks to 57 of you. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 40% thanks to 39 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. 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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  • Seung-woo Sang-hoon JinQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stefano

    • Stefano Valerio MorelliOwnerAnswer

      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.

  • Marcelo Diego Pereira

    So sorry you're going through this, Stefano. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless

    • Mousumi Sharmin Mondal

      sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up!

      • Anna S. Russell

        Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Semarang.

        • Rani H. TandonPhoto verified

          wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Jeddah.

          • Bappy Rony Mondal

            Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Naples

            • Tesfaye Getachew Lemma

              praying for you. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Dasmariñas donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Dasmariñas

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