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Help Oana get through 5 hard months with four children

Oana and four children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

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Oana Laura Serban
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București
Last May I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 September, 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 $750 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $400 • Course fees and exam costs: $115 • Groceries and school meals: $235 If you're reading this, thank you.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Oana

  1. Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($562). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $125 raised so far (17%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $105 raised so far (14%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Oana all day after reading this.”

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  • Josiane Priscila Miranda🇧🇷Verified donor
    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.

  • Lauren S. Robertson🇬🇧Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Edward Kwabena Addo🇬🇭Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Lincoln L. West

    Hang in there, Oana. This could happen to any of us

    • Jack Murray

      You're not alone, Oana. Shared this with my family.

      $755.50 raised of $750

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