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Help Débora get through 5 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

A single father in Santos needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Débora retrains.

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Débora Amanda Bezerra
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Santos
After a house fire in July, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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 $1,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $400 • Childcare and after-school care: $340 • Groceries and school meals: $350 • Course fees and exam costs: $110 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Débora

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  • good luck, Débora. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

    • Wishing you peace, Débora. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Santos

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

      • Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Hồ Chí Minh City this morning. Thinking of Santos.

        • Hope it all works out, Débora. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.

          • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. All the best

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