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Back on our feet: Zoe and twin daughters in Geelong

A single father in Geelong needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Zoe retrains.

🇦🇺 3228, Geelong, Victoria, Australia2,715 views
Zoe W. Pena
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Geelong
Last September I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $3,550 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Groceries and school meals: $930 • Course fees and exam costs: $420 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Zoe

Updates from Zoe

  1. We're at 26% thanks to 14 of you. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. More news soon. - Zoe

  2. We're at 34% thanks to 22 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Thinking of you. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Tangier”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Zoe all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $50
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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Zoe all day after reading this. - Thika”

Reviews

2.7(6 reviews)

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  • Milon Rahim Siddique🇧🇩Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Shun Osamu Takahashi🇯🇵Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Priscila Vanessa Ferreira🇧🇷Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

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

  • Rajesh M. Chettiar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Ganesh A. Das🇮🇳Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Marcus L. Collins🇬🇧Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    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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  • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.

    • good luck, Zoe. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

      • best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I hope December is when things finally get easier

        • Rima Priya RahmanPhoto verified

          Rooting for you, Zoe. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

          • So sorry you're going through this, Zoe. Hope you get there. Greetings from Sandton.

            • You're not alone, Zoe. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Newcastle upon Tyne donated after I showed her your page. God bless

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