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Help Luke get through 4 hard months with three children under 9
Luke and three children under 9 need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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Last August I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 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 $3,100 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,350
• Course fees and exam costs: $480
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,270
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Luke
Updates from Luke
Small update. $126 so far, I made the first payment toward rent top-up.
Quick update: $80 raised so far (3%). the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hang in there, Luke. I hope things turn around soon
so sorry you're going through this, Luke. I hope things turn around soon. Love from São Paulo
Your post was clear and honest. After 24 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Spokane
Hope things get better soon, Luke. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
keep going, Luke. It takes guts to ask. Well done.