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Help Sophia get through 4 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

Sophia and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a long illness.

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Sophia Nina Richter
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Munich
After a long illness in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,250 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,200 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $640 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $680 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $730 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Sophia

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and I made the first payment toward rent top-up.

  2. We're at 9% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  • Edilene Adriana Rodrigues ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $29
  • Nithya Mudaliar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œWish I could do more. I'm in Kozhikode, thinking of you. - Kozhikodeโ€

  • Patrick H. Webb ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25

    โ€œStay strong. From Cardiff with love.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $75.50
  • Chidi Yakubu Okonkwo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Chen Shira Amar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $64.50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $32
  • Gemma W. Garcia ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100

    โ€œHope it all works out. Please keep us posted. - Davao Cityโ€

  • Lauren G. Duran ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Colorado Springsโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œEvery little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - 6th of October Cityโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Yonas Gashaw Mekonnen ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25

    โ€œYou got this. I'm in Hawassa, thinking of you. - Hawassaโ€

  • Olivia Whitaker ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $79
  • Landon A. Stanley ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Gauri N. Thakkar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Yetunde Yetunde Chukwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Zahra Fani Hidayat ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50

    โ€œThought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Semarangโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Please keep us posted. - Hialeahโ€

  • Afshan Sumbal Khan ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $20
  • Isabella H. Ramirez ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5

Reviews

3.1(7 reviews)

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  • Adeline D. Chambers๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Andrรฉs T. Paredes๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Liliana R. Craig๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Kshitija R. Phadke๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Adriana J. Montes๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Jade H. Duncan๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

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

  • Sumon Shafiq Saha๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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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  • Wishing you the best, Sophia. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Ciudad de Mรฉxico.

    • Sending good thoughts, Sophia. I hope things turn around soon

      • Sending good thoughts. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

        • Praying for you, Sophia. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Arlington.

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