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Help Nora get through 3 hard months with three children under 5

After the death of my husband, Nora is raising three children under 5 alone and needs $4,850 to stay afloat for 3 months.

🇺🇸 93339, Bakersfield, California, United States2,921 views
Nora W. Harrison
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Bakersfield
Last February I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising three children under 5 on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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 $4,850 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,550 • Groceries and school meals: $650 • Course fees and exam costs: $600 With deep gratitude, Nora

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3.6(5 reviews)

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  • Sathi Nasrin Chatterjee🇧🇩Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Winnie Florence Wafula🇰🇪Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Amazing support system

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • best of luck, Nora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

    • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bloemfontein.

      • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Berlin.

        • sending good thoughts, Nora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Hyderabad

          • you're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together.

            • Stay strong, Nora. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Thinking of Bakersfield

              • Hang in there, Nora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

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