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Folake is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy
After a sudden redundancy, Folake is raising four children alone and needs $550 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Last December I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by February, 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $550 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $60
• Groceries and school meals: $145
• Rent top-up: $345
With deep gratitude,
Folake
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So sorry you're going through this, Folake. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Take care, Folake. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Hobart.
good luck, Folake. Shared it with a few friends. Take care!
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Gold Coast.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Thinking of Lagos.