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Chloe is a single parent of three children under 6 - help us after a sudden redundancy

After a sudden redundancy, Chloe is raising three children under 6 alone and needs $3,300 to stay afloat for 6 months.

🇬🇧 Scotland, United Kingdom2,867 views
Chloe H. Henderson
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Dundee
Last June I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 6 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 September, 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 $3,300 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,600 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,200 • Course fees and exam costs: $500 Thank you for reading my story. - Chloe

Updates from Chloe

  1. Quick update: $797 raised so far (24%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $489 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • sending strength, Chloe. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.

    • Praying for you. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Warangal

      • Thanks for sharing this, Chloe. Your post was clear and honest

        • Hope it all works out, Chloe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Birmingham

          • Wishing you the best, Chloe. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Dundee.

            • rooting for you, Chloe. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Vigo.

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