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Help Orlando get through 4 hard months with a toddler and a seven-year-old
A single father in Pasig needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Orlando retrains.
🇵🇭 Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines1,639 views
Last March I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $700 goes:
• Rent top-up: $350
• Childcare and after-school care: $125
• Groceries and school meals: $80
• Course fees and exam costs: $145
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Orlando
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“Hope it all works out. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Gaya”
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“Sending love. Thought of Orlando all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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“Praying for you. Thought of Orlando all day after reading this. - Olinda”
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Orlando all day after reading this. - Hialeah”
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“Every little bit. Thought of Orlando all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”
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- Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $25
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Good luck. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Wishing you peace, Orlando. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Hang in there, Orlando. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
sending love, Orlando. Hope this works out for you.
sending strength, Orlando. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Orlando?
Wishing you the best, Orlando. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Rooting for you, Orlando. Shared this with my family. All the best
praying for you, Orlando. Your post was clear and honest.
You're not alone, Orlando. Hope you get there. After 13 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Orlando. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Orlando. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Cox's Bazar.
Good luck. Hope you get there. Thinking of Pasig.
Good luck, Orlando. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.
Best of luck, Orlando. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Orlando. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending strength, Orlando. Looking forward to the next update
hang in there, Orlando. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Colombo.