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Help Francesca get through 4 hard months with three children under 6

Francesca and three children under 6 need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Latina, Lazio, Italy1,526 views
Francesca Pellegrino
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Since the death of my husband in July, I'm now raising three children under 6 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 October, 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $2,650 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $960 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $740 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $700 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $250 With deep gratitude, Francesca

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    โ€œFrom my family to yours. From Nakuru with love.โ€

  • Beth J. Wilson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œThought of Francesca all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œHope things get better. Only $71 but hope it helps.โ€

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  • Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

    • Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

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