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Help Oliver get through 5 hard months with two young children
A single father in Bakersfield needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Oliver retrains.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States2,483 views
Last March I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $3,300 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,000
• Childcare and after-school care: $810
• Groceries and school meals: $1,000
• Course fees and exam costs: $490
Glad we found this place.
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Wishing you peace, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Makassar donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Good luck, Oliver. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Rabat.
Wishing you the best, Oliver. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Oliver. This could happen to any of us.
Rooting for you, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Kozhikode.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 22 people at work. Blessings.
Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Bakersfield!
Sending good thoughts, Oliver. I hope things turn around soon.
wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Caloocan.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 19 people at work