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Back on our feet: Walid and three children under 8 in Rome

After a divorce, Walid is raising three children under 8 alone and needs $3,350 to stay afloat for 3 months.

🇮🇹 Rome, Lazio, Italy1,336 views
Walid Cherif
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Rome
Last November I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 March, 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 $3,350 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,500 • Childcare and after-school care: $900 • Groceries and school meals: $500 • Course fees and exam costs: $450 Thank you so much. - Walid

Updates from Walid

  1. Update from Rome: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $362 raised so far (11%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $262 so far, the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled.

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Reviews

3.0(15 reviews)

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    Made me feel heard

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    Honest and trustworthy

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    Exceptional service

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    Patient and understanding

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    Delivered on promises

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Helped when no one else could

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    Went above and beyond

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    Practical and effective help

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  • Andrew ArnoldQuestionAddress verifiedPhoto verified

    is there any paperwork, like the lease, that backs this up?

    • Walid CherifOwnerAnswer

      I do, the lease is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Ask me anything else.

  • Sending love, Walid. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Rome

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Walid.

      • Walid CherifOwnerAnswer

        Rent top-up is $1,500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

    • So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Kasarani so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Rome!

      • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Lazio. I'll ask around and let you know.

        $685 raised of $3,350

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