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Help Ethan get through 6 hard months with a toddler and a seven-year-old

After a sudden redundancy, Ethan is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $2,600 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Ethan B. Walsh
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Oakland
After a sudden redundancy in May, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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 $2,600 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $1,400 • Course fees and exam costs: $500 • Groceries and school meals: $700 Glad we found this place. - Ethan
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Ethan

  1. We're at 25% thanks to 26 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “You got this. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Epe”

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    “Rooting for you. Gave what I could this week. - Reading”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the September deadline works out. - El Paso”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Ethan all day after reading this. - Abuja”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Ethan all day after reading this. - Durham”

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    Amazing support system

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Teresa K. Rose

    Rooting for you, Ethan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Omolara Nkechi Kalu

      You're not alone, Ethan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

      • Ricardo R. Domínguez

        Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Taguig this morning. All the best.

        • John R. Reyes

          Praying for you, Ethan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up. Love from Córdoba.

          • Fatima B. Govender

            Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Wudil.

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