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Help Rodrigo get through 5 hard months with twin daughters
A single parent in Oakland needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Rodrigo retrains.
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Since my partner leaving in January, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, 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 $2,750 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $680
• Course fees and exam costs: $890
• Rent top-up: $1,180
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Rodrigo
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“Blessings. Thought of Rodrigo all day after reading this.”
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“Wish I could do more. Small amount but sent with love. - Surat”
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“Hang in there. Please keep us posted. - Badagry”
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“Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Düsseldorf”
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“Thought of Rodrigo all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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“Best of luck. Hope the May deadline works out. - Jodhpur”
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hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Feira de Santana so I could bring a meal.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Take care