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Help Salvador get through 3 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school
Salvador and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States1,105 views
After a house fire in June, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $2,000 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $750
• Groceries and school meals: $730
• Course fees and exam costs: $520
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Updates from Salvador
Quick update: $145 raised so far (7%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $100 raised so far (5%). the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Oakland!
Hang in there, Salvador. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Guarulhos.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Gujranwala this morning. Love from Gujranwala.
rooting for you, Salvador. Hope you get there. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Salvador. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Thanks for sharing this, Salvador. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.