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Help Oliwia get through 4 hard months with four children
After my partner leaving, Oliwia is raising four children alone and needs $1,850 to stay afloat for 4 months.
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Since my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising four 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 November, 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 $1,850 goes:
• Rent top-up: $830
• Childcare and after-school care: $500
• Groceries and school meals: $360
• Course fees and exam costs: $160
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Oliwia
Quick update: $503 raised so far (27%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 78% funded and we've started the first stage.
We're at 56% thanks to 18 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Take care. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Oliwia.
Rent top-up is $830 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Pretoria but we're thinking of you.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Sending strength, Oliwia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Praying for you, Oliwia. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Iași
thinking of you, Oliwia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Praying for you, Oliwia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Oliwia. Hope you get there