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Help Manolis get through 4 hard months with two young children

A single parent in Heraklion needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Manolis retrains.

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Manolis Nikos Stavrou
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Heraklion
Last August I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $1,300 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $520 • Groceries and school meals: $360 • Course fees and exam costs: $420 Thanks for reading all this. - Manolis

Updates from Manolis

  1. Quick update: $112 raised so far (9%). I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Nebiyu Lemma Hagos 🇪🇹 · $55

    “Stay strong. Thought of Manolis all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

  • Gleb Gleb Kovalev 🇷🇺 · $71.50

    “Thought of Manolis all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburg”

  • Hye-jin Ye-jin Park 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $38
  • Anna Abrahamsson 🇸🇪 · $42
  • Jennifer Flores 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Natalia M. Jacobs 🇺🇸 · $50

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2.0(3 reviews)

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  • Babu Sohel Howlader🇮🇳Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Davide Domenico Caputo🇮🇹Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Jan Matthias Fuchs🇩🇪Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    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.

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  • Maria B. AlexanderPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Manolis. Shared it with a few friends

    • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Manolis

        • Manolis Nikos StavrouOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. childcare and after-school care is the biggest at $520. Happy to explain more.

      • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of Heraklion.

        • How is Manolis doing now?

          • Hope it all works out, Manolis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • Hope it all works out. 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.

              • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Heraklion!

                • Manolis Nikos StavrouOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  Thank you. If you're in Heraklion I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

              • Sending strength, Manolis. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Heraklion.

                • best of luck, Manolis. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                  • Wishing you peace, Manolis. I hope things turn around soon.

                    • Sending strength, Manolis. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Blessings.

                      • Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Auckland.

                        • Best of luck, Manolis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Albany.

                          • Take care, Manolis. I hope things turn around soon.

                            • Wishing you the best, Manolis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from London.

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