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Help Graciela get through 3 hard months with two young children

After my partner leaving, Graciela is raising two young children alone and needs $3,300 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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Graciela J. Acosta
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Buffalo
Last July I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 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 $3,300 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $1,450 • Groceries and school meals: $1,350 • Course fees and exam costs: $500 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Graciela

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3.6(10 reviews)

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    Professional and kind

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Amazing support system

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Made me feel heard

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    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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    Made a real difference

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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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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    Very responsive and caring

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Jakarta Selatan!

    • Soledad J. ZamoraAddress verified

      Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

      • Sending good thoughts, Graciela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

        • Hope it all works out. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care

          • Hope you get there. Sent it to 20 people at work. Blessings.

            • wishing you the best, Graciela. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

              • Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. All the best.

                  • Hope things get better soon, Graciela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Montego Bay donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Buffalo

                    • Sending good thoughts, Graciela. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together.

                      • Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Monterrey

                        • best of luck, Graciela. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Nottingham so I could bring a meal

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

                            • Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier!

                              • Brandon GovenderID verified

                                Your post was clear and honest. Love from Agra

                                • keep going, Graciela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Buffalo.

                                  • hope it all works out, Graciela. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

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