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Back on our feet: Thomas and twin daughters in Boston
After the death of my husband, Thomas is raising twin daughters alone and needs $3,050 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Since the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 $3,050 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $640
• Course fees and exam costs: $770
• Rent top-up: $1,640
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Thomas
Updates from Thomas
Update from Boston: I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. We're at 54% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Praying for you, Thomas. Looking forward to the next update.
Sending strength, Thomas. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Boston.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 17 people at work!
Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care