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Daniel and two young children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom2,365 views
Daniel N. Owens
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After a house fire in March, 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 July, 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 $1,750 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $750 • Course fees and exam costs: $510 • Groceries and school meals: $490 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Daniel

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  1. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($528). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Biratnagar so I could bring a meal. Love from Radom

    • Thinking of you and your family, Daniel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted.

      • take care. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

        • Stay strong, Daniel. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

          • Take care, Daniel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

            • Praying for you, Daniel. Hope this works out for you.

              • best of luck, Daniel. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

                • Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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