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Emanuele is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a divorce

After a divorce, Emanuele is raising twin daughters alone and needs $1,350 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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Emanuele Basile
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Padua
After a divorce in July, I'm now raising twin daughters 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 September, 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 $1,350 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $330 • Childcare and after-school care: $670 • Groceries and school meals: $350 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Emanuele

  1. Small update. $308 so far, I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care.

  2. 16% there. the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. We're at 16% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Good luck. Thought of Emanuele all day after reading this. - Dharan”

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  • Isaac Samuel Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Emanuele all day after reading this.”

  • Regina G. Fuentes 🇺🇸 · $5

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  • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 26 people at work

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Emanuele.

      • Emanuele BasileOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. course fees and exam costs is the biggest at $330. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Wishing you the best, Emanuele. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!

      • Julián A. ÁlvarezQuestionAddress verified

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Padua.

        • Emanuele BasileOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Padua I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal.

        • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

          • Matthew T. WebbID verified

            You're not alone, Emanuele. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

            • Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Calamba.

              • This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Limerick but we're thinking of you. Blessings

                • Thanks for sharing this, Emanuele. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Padua.

                  • Good luck, Emanuele. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up.

                    • praying for you, Emanuele. Shared it with a few friends.

                      • Praying for you, Emanuele. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

                        • Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Hyderabad so I could bring a meal.

                          • keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Padua.

                            • Wishing you the best, Emanuele. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Amsterdam!

                              • Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                                • Thinking of you and your family, Emanuele. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

                                  • Hang in there, Emanuele. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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