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Bennett is a single parent of four children - help us after a house fire

Bennett and four children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Bennett C. Lopez
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Leeds
Last May I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 July, 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 $4,300 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,850 • Childcare and after-school care: $980 • Groceries and school meals: $850 • Course fees and exam costs: $620 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Bennett
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Bennett

  1. Update from Leeds: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $165 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Bennett

  3. Quick update: $70 raised so far (2%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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$525.50 raised of $4,300

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