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A single father in Albuquerque needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Lillian retrains.

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Lillian N. McDonald
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Albuquerque
After a house fire in March, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, 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 $3,050 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,300 • Childcare and after-school care: $700 • Groceries and school meals: $460 • Course fees and exam costs: $590 If you're reading this, thank you. - Lillian

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    “Stay strong. Hope the May deadline works out. - Alexandria”

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    “Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Pokhara”

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    “Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Bristol”

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    “Stay strong. My cousin told me about this one. - Vadodara”

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    “Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Leicester”

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    “Only $43 but hope it helps. - Thủ Đức”

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  • praying for you, Lillian. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Mapo

    • Hang in there, Lillian. Hope you get there.

      • Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Albuquerque.

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