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Danielle is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy

Danielle and four children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

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Danielle J. Stanton
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Southampton
After a sudden redundancy in April, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 June, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,200 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $990 • Rent top-up: $1,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,160 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Danielle

  1. Small update. $754 so far, I made the first payment toward rent top-up.

  2. Update from Southampton: we've started the first stage. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($436). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Guadalupe G. Guerrero

    Wishing you the best, Danielle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Jitra Busaba Intharat

      Sending love, Danielle. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

      • Jocelyn G. Griffin

        Sending love, Danielle. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Naveed Talha Sandhu

          Keep going, Danielle. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

          • Arslan Ali Hashmi

            Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Tema but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Tema.

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