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Efua is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a house fire

Efua and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Efua Priscilla Wiredu
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Since a house fire in August, 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 an electrician 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $300 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $130 • Course fees and exam costs: $50 • Groceries and school meals: $120 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • Liam Pettersson 🇸🇪 · $50

    “Praying for you. I'm in Malmö, thinking of you. - Malmö”

  • Gerald F. Gordon 🇺🇸 · $41

    “Wish I could do more. Only $41 but hope it helps. - San Diego”

  • Santiago E. Vance 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Every little bit. Thought of Efua all day after reading this.”

  • Victor Mukasa Lubega 🇰🇪 · $10

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Efua. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless.

    • Keep going, Efua. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Ho!

      • Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Ho

        • Craig P. MarquezPhoto verified

          I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

          • Thanks for sharing this, Efua. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.

            • Rooting for you, Efua. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

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