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Help Sari get through 4 hard months with three children under 8

A single father in Bogor needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Sari retrains.

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Sari Zahra Nugroho
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Bogor
Last July I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 November, 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 $600 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $170 • Rent top-up: $300 • Childcare and after-school care: $130 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Sari

  1. Quick update: $90 raised so far (15%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Sari

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3.1(9 reviews)

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Exceptional service

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Sari. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sari?

      • Sending love, Sari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 7 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings!

        • Hang in there, Sari. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Swansea.

          • Dennis H. PatelPhoto verified

            Take care. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

            • Beata JakubowskiQuestionPhoto verified

              Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sari!

              • It's all in the list in the story. groceries and school meals is the big one at $170, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

            • Best of luck, Sari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Anaheim so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Bogor.

              • Rooting for you, Sari. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                • rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Karlsruhe.

                  • wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.

                    • Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Coimbatore

                      • Stay strong, Sari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 13 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Lucknow.

                        • Queen Nkechi OlawalePhoto verified

                          Sending love, Sari. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Ekurhuleni this morning. Love from Ekurhuleni!

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