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Help Rey get through 5 hard months with three children under 11
Rey and three children under 11 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
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Last July I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $4,050 goes:
• Rent top-up: $920
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,200
• Groceries and school meals: $1,150
• Course fees and exam costs: $780
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Rey
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- Emma H. Ferguson 🇺🇸 · $10
“Praying for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Toledo”
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“Keep your head up. Hope the October deadline works out. - Arusha”
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“Rooting for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Lagos”
- Marisol E. Mora 🇲🇽 · $75
“From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Zapopan”
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Rey all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”
- Anonymous 🇸🇦 · $25
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“Best of luck. Hope the October deadline works out. - Gazipur”
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“Keep your head up. Thought of Rey all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
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how is Rey doing now?
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Ciudad de México but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Peoria.
wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Love from Guadalupe.
Best of luck, Rey. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.