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Back on our feet: Violet and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Liverpool

After a long illness, Violet is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $4,050 to stay afloat for 6 months.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Liverpool, England, United Kingdom4,073 views
Violet R. Delgado
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Liverpool
Last August I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $4,050 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,650 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $1,200 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $780 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $420 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Violet

Updates from Violet

  1. Small update. $3,077 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 41% thanks to 45 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Update from Liverpool: I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Ricardo A. Burke ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $1,000

    โ€œWishing you the best. I'm in Spanish Town, thinking of you. - Spanish Townโ€

  • Reem Nadia Saleh ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $250

    โ€œThought of Violet all day after reading this. - Nurembergโ€

  • Omer Bilal Gill ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $250
  • Shira Michal Rosenberg ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $200

    โ€œKeep your head up. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Tel Avivโ€

  • Adaeze Jumoke Anyanwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $200
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200
  • Javier B. Sรกnchez ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $100

    โ€œGet well soon. I'm in Barranquilla, thinking of you. - Barranquillaโ€

  • Keerthana Naidu ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Fitri Hani Effendi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100

    โ€œHope things get better. My colleague told me about this one. - Depokโ€

  • Antonio M. Ortiz ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Been where you are, it gets better. - A Coruรฑaโ€

  • Liya Sosina Assefa ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100
  • Anika Nusrat Roy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œThinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Kanpurโ€

  • Hailey P. Lucas ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $67

    โ€œHope things get better. Been where you're, it gets better. - Phoenixโ€

  • Sami Ghassan Khalil ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $66.50
  • Taras Soloviev ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $58
  • Mpho B. Coetzee ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $58
  • Fabio Giorgio Fiore ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $52

    โ€œKeep your head up. Thought of Violet all day after reading this.โ€

  • Joy Sohel Sultana ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50.50
  • Maryna Irina Zaitsev ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

    โ€œKeep your head up. Thought of Violet all day after reading this. - Moscowโ€

  • Arturo P. Herrera ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

Reviews

3.4(10 reviews)

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  • Joyce B. Concepcion๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Isabel J. Ocampo๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Raymond G. Green๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Gloria Georgina Appiah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Aleena Tayyaba Yousafzai๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Leah W. Gonzales๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Ramon H. Fernandez๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Dae-hyun Sun-woo Nam๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Yakubu Isaac Jimoh๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Lucas Bruno Freitas๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Hang in there, Violet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Liverpool

    • You're not alone, Violet. Looking forward to the next update. After 15 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Wishing you the best, Violet. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

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