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Douglas is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a divorce

A single parent in Derry needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Douglas retrains.

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Douglas W. Dalton
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Derry
Last January I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 April, 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 $3,500 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,050 • Groceries and school meals: $820 • Course fees and exam costs: $430 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Douglas
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Douglas all day after reading this.”

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    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Jaipur”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Douglas all day after reading this. - Yonkers”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Douglas all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Douglas all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    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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    Exceptional service

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Corrie Jacobs

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Bilbao this morning. Blessings

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