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Colton is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a long illness
A single father in Glasgow needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Colton retrains.
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Last August I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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 $4,000 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,900
• Childcare and after-school care: $620
• Groceries and school meals: $910
• Course fees and exam costs: $570
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Colton
Updates from Colton
Update from Glasgow: we've started the first stage. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($705). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Colton.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent top-up comes first ($1,900) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Multan but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Multan.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Glasgow!
Thank you. If you're in Glasgow I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Take care, Colton. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Glasgow!
sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Yogyakarta this morning. Love from Yogyakarta
Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Sacramento!
Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Glasgow.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Love from San Francisco!