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