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Help Lucia get through 5 hard months with two young children

After a divorce, Lucia is raising two young children alone and needs $2,950 to stay afloat for 5 months.

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Lucia Sofia Sartori
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After a divorce in January, I'm now raising two young children 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 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 $2,950 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,250 • Childcare and after-school care: $570 • Groceries and school meals: $750 • Course fees and exam costs: $380 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Lucia
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Lucia

  1. Quick update: $519 raised so far (18%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $334 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Ebru Hande Coşkun 🇹🇷 · $200

    “Hope things get better. My mother told me about this one. - Bornova”

  • Giulia Ferrara 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Rick Ruben Blom 🇳🇱 · $5

    “Hang in there. From Rotterdam with love. - Rotterdam”

  • Swapnil A. Joshi 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Every little bit. My neighbor told me about this one. - Aurangabad”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Hugo T. Rivera 🇨🇴 · $5
  • Sachin Jain 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Aileen E. Magsaysay 🇵🇭 · $30
  • Nuria W. Díaz 🇦🇷 · $50

    “Hope the April deadline works out. - La Plata”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $75
  • Uzma Hina Khan 🇵🇰 · $25

    “Good luck. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Hyderabad”

  • Kehinde Daramola 🇳🇬 · $53
  • Hülya Sibel Kara 🇹🇷 · $81

    “Only $81 but hope it helps. - Gaziantep”

  • Kiara A. Chaudhary 🇮🇳 · $100

Reviews

3.6(8 reviews)

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  • Natalia D. Delgado🇲🇽Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Addison L. Hernandez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Barry MacDonald🇮🇪Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Yolanda R. Aguilar🇲🇽Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Iqra Zainab Yousafzai🇵🇰Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Shahana Rima Karim🇧🇩Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Javier B. Maldonado🇦🇷Verified donor
    Amazing support system

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

  • Ratna Ani Susanto🇮🇩Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Danish Danish Ahmed

    Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

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