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Help Marisol get through 4 hard months with three children under 5
Marisol and three children under 5 need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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Last July I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising three children under 5 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 October, 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 $2,150 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $670
• Rent top-up: $870
• Course fees and exam costs: $610
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Marisol
Updates from Marisol
Update from Rochester: I made the first payment toward rent top-up. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($747). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best