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Help Josiane get through 6 hard months with a toddler and a seven-year-old

Josiane and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

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Josiane Charlotte Gaillard
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Grenoble
Since the death of my husband in January, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, 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 $3,200 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,500 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $860 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $570 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $270 With deep gratitude, Josiane

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

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    โ€œAll the best. Thought of Josiane all day after reading this. - Istanbulโ€

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    โ€œGet well soon. Only $39 but hope it helps. - Scrantonโ€

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2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Pornpimol Malee Udomsak๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Dereje Getachew Haile๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Wanida Kanokwan Kittisak๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Roisin Griffin๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    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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  • Charmaine G. ZamoraPhoto verified

    Praying for you, Josiane. Shared this with my family. Take care.

    • Rylee S. ArnoldAddress verified

      Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Birmingham

      • Stay strong, Josiane. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings

        • It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

          • Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Grenoble.

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