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Back on our feet: Zoey and two young children in San Diego

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

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Zoey J. Patel
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San Diego
Last April I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising two young children 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 web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $4,400 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,500 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,300 • Groceries and school meals: $1,100 • Course fees and exam costs: $500 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Shawn M. Hansen🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Very responsive and caring

    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.

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    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Larissa Elaine Cavalcanti

    Shared it with a few friends. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Lahore.

    • Colton D. Maldonado

      Hope things get better soon, Zoey. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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