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Back on our feet: Walter and two young children in Leipzig

Walter and two young children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Walter Marcel Pohl
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Leipzig
Last March I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, 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 $3,100 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $350 • Rent top-up: $1,850 • Childcare and after-school care: $900 Every share and every dollar helps.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Walter

  1. Update from Leipzig: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Walter

  2. Quick update: $1,193 raised so far (38%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Leipzig: the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Laxman Kiran PoudelPhoto verified

    a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Saxony. I'll ask around and let you know

    • Araba Rebecca Addo

      Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Leipzig.

      • Do-hyun Hyun-jun Na

        Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Love from Obuasi

        • Ji-ho Sun-woo Baek

          Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Fresno.

          • Paolo C. Tomas

            So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Badagry.

            • Bianca Rusu

              Best of luck, Walter. I hope things turn around soon

              • Benjamin M. Gill

                Wishing you peace, Walter. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Leipzig.

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