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Dennis is a single parent of two young children - help us after the death of my husband

A single parent in Ottawa needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Dennis retrains.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ K2H 8L8, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada2,517 views
Dennis A. Juarez
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Ottawa
Last December I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by March, 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 $3,850 goes: โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $800 โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,950 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $1,100 Thanks for reading all this. - Dennis

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    โ€œHope it all works out. Hope the March deadline works out. - Faisalabadโ€

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    โ€œHope the March deadline works out. - Hawassaโ€

  • Joyce Holland ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œHappy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Columbusโ€

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    โ€œGod bless. Please keep us posted. - Quรฉbecโ€

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    โ€œOnly $200 but hope it helps. - Mapoโ€

  • Harsh J. Sachdeva ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
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    โ€œYou got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Columbusโ€

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3.3(7 reviews)

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  • Rajesh D. Mudaliar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Brandon Luna๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Lidia Zlata Boyko๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Prasad E. Bhavsar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Yohannes Kaleb Eshetu๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Liam M. Parker๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Dipika C. More๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    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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  • Thinking of you and your family, Dennis. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

    • This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Ubud this morning. All the best!

      • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Seoul

        • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

          • Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. After 13 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

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