Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyFamily & childcare

Help Maria get through 4 hard months with three children under 11

After a long illness, Maria is raising three children under 11 alone and needs $1,200 to stay afloat for 4 months.

Anywhere in the world543 views
Maria Tatiane Santos
Email verifiedPhoto verified
Juazeiro do Norte
Last August I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician 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 $1,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $460 • Childcare and after-school care: $240 • Groceries and school meals: $230 • Course fees and exam costs: $270 I hope life is good to you. - Maria
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Maria

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Donations

RecentTop gifts

Be the first to give

Even a small gift shows the owner they are not alone.

Reviews

4.3(4 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Muthoni Grace Salim🇹🇿Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Daniel Juma Ssemwogerere🇰🇪Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Jasper Luuk Van der Meer🇳🇱Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Hiền Oanh Duong🇻🇳Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Siti Dewi Gunawan

    Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Surat.

    • Anisa Dinda Sitompul

      Rooting for you, Maria. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

      • Daiki Satoshi TakahashiPhoto verified

        Sending strength, Maria. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Guadalupe.

        • Gianna Wright

          praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Córdoba.

          $0 raised of $1,200

          Give

          More people who need help