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Back on our feet: Wanjiru and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Nakuru
After the death of my husband, Wanjiru is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $350 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Since the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $350 goes:
• Rent top-up: $155
• Course fees and exam costs: $70
• Groceries and school meals: $125
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Wanjiru
Updates from Wanjiru
Quick update: $47 raised so far (13%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $42 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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Wishing you peace, Wanjiru. This could happen to any of us.
rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you, Wanjiru. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Nakuru.
Sending strength, Wanjiru. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Wanjiru. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Thinking of you and your family, Wanjiru. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
You're not alone, Wanjiru. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update
hang in there, Wanjiru. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Nakuru.
sending strength, Wanjiru. I hope things turn around soon. Love from San Jose.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Mardan.