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Help Dennis get through 6 hard months with three children under 5

A single parent in Columbia needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Dennis retrains.

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Dennis N. Brown
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Last June I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising three children under 5 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 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 $4,400 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,950 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,200 • Groceries and school meals: $850 • Course fees and exam costs: $400 If you're reading this, thank you. - Dennis

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  • William H. Mendoza🇬🇧Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Praying for you. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

    • Best of luck, Dennis. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

      • Rooting for you, Dennis. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

        • Hope things get better soon, Dennis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

          • Tomás J. VillalobosPhoto verified

            Sending love, Dennis. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Columbia

            • Raymond Frank MahamaPhoto verified

              Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless

              • Thinking of you, Dennis. Your post was clear and honest. Love from New Delhi

                • Sending love, Dennis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

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