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Back on our feet: Waylon and three children under 11 in San Diego
A single father in San Diego needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Waylon retrains.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,269 views
After a long illness in August, I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $3,950 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,500
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,100
• Groceries and school meals: $660
• Course fees and exam costs: $690
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Waylon
Small update. $692 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Waylon
Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and I made the first payment toward rent top-up. - Waylon
Update from San Diego: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending love, Waylon. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Quetta donated after I showed her your page.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Mexicali.
Sending love, Waylon. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Take care, Waylon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Diego.
Hope things get better soon, Waylon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.