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Help Ian get through 3 hard months with twin daughters

Ian and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Ian P. Sandoval
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After a house fire in July, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,100 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,250 • Course fees and exam costs: $800 Glad we found this place.

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  • Hang in there, Ian. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Ian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Hang in there, Ian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Warri.

        • Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Cầu Giấy

          • stay strong, Ian. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

            • Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

              • Hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Manchester.

                • you're not alone, Ian. This could happen to any of us. After 14 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Ian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Ian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                      • Godwin Uche CokerPhoto verified

                        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Bakersfield.

                        • You're not alone, Ian. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 14 people at work. All the best.

                          • I hope things turn around soon. After 21 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless!

                            • Wishing you the best, Ian. This could happen to any of us. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                              • Wishing you peace, Ian. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                                • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Southampton!

                                  • Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 40 people at work. Take care.

                                    • Hang in there, Ian. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of San Jose.

                                      • Lotte SandersID verified

                                        You're not alone, Ian. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.

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