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Help Aiden get through 4 hard months with two young children
A single father in San Francisco needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Aiden retrains.
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Since a divorce in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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 $2,900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,200
• Course fees and exam costs: $490
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,210
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Aiden
Quick update: $1,040 raised so far (36%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $672 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope you get there. We're a small family in Duluth but we're thinking of you. Blessings!
you're not alone, Aiden. Hope you get there. Love from Dundee
Keep going, Aiden. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Lyon.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Springfield but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Philadelphia.