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Help Qian get through 6 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

Qian and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada3,690 views
Qian Pan
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Last March I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 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 $3,750 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,950 • Childcare and after-school care: $930 • Groceries and school meals: $480 • Course fees and exam costs: $390 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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  • Lệ Tuyết DiepPhoto verified

    Hang in there. Hope you get there. Take care.

    • Wishing you peace, Qian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Toronto.

      • is there anything that isn't money that would help Qian?

        • Qian PanOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent top-up, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Thanks for sharing this, Qian. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Phoenix.

        • Meltem Yasemin AydınID verifiedPhoto verified

          Wishing you the best, Qian. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

          • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Qian.

            • Qian PanOwnerAnswer

              Rent top-up is $1,950 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.

          • best of luck, Qian. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

            • sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

                • You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 12 people at work. All the best!

                  • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Toronto.

                    • Sending strength, Qian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Naivasha this morning. Blessings.

                      • Brooks FloresPhoto verified

                        Sending strength, Qian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                        • Thinking of you, Qian. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                          • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings!

                            • Hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care

                              • Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Malmö.

                                • Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                                  • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

                                    • thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Leicester.

                                      • Wishing you peace, Qian. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

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