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Help Nicholas get through 3 hard months with three children under 10

After the death of my husband, Nicholas is raising three children under 10 alone and needs $3,150 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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Nicholas N. Coleman
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San Diego
After the death of my husband in July, I'm now raising three children under 10 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 pharmacy technician 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 $3,150 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $760 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Rent top-up: $1,240 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Nicholas
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “God bless. Hope the October deadline works out. - Thane”

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  • Swetha L. Venkatesh🇮🇳Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Idowu Ngozi Ogunbanjo🇳🇬Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Henrique Diego AlbuquerqueID verified

    Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.

    • Musa Victor Shittu

      thinking of you, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

      • Megan Powers

        Sending good thoughts, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you

        • Arthur Jules Louis

          Hope it all works out, Nicholas. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

          • Ghassan Yusuf Tawfik

            thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless!

            • Kiran Suresh Khadka

              Hope things get better soon, Nicholas. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nagpur

              • Dylan G. MurphyID verified

                Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

                • Lamia Dola Uddin

                  Thinking of you, Nicholas. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Istanbul.

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