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Help Siva get through 4 hard months with three children under 11

After my partner leaving, Siva is raising three children under 11 alone and needs $800 to stay afloat for 4 months.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,807 views
Siva Nayak
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Mumbai
Last July I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 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 $800 goes: • Rent top-up: $380 • Childcare and after-school care: $190 • Groceries and school meals: $175 • Course fees and exam costs: $55 I hope life is good to you. - Siva
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Siva

  1. 73% there. I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $415 raised so far (52%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($110 in total) the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Siva

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  • Wambui Nyambura MugishaQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Siva!

    • Siva NayakOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent top-up is the biggest at $380. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Irena Ostrowski

    So sorry you're going through this, Siva. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

    • Shantel Samuels

      Best of luck, Siva. Hope this works out for you.

      • Dinesh M. SandhuPhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Siva. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

        • Carlo Michele Sorrentino

          Thinking of you and your family, Siva. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Barbara Marini

            Thinking of you and your family, Siva. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

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