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Help Josephine get through 5 hard months with twin daughters

Josephine and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

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Josephine C. Norwood
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Oakland
Since the death of my husband 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 medical coder 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $4,900 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,000 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,200 • Groceries and school meals: $690 • Course fees and exam costs: $1,010 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Josephine

  1. 8% there. I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Thank you.

  2. Update from Oakland: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($65 in total) the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    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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  • Rhea P. LacsonPhoto verified

    A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

    • Rooting for you, Josephine. 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. Take care.

      • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

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