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Help Tammy get through 6 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

A single father in Leeds needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Tammy retrains.

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Tammy Smith
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Last June I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 teaching assistant 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $2,850 goes: โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $630 โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,450 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $770 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Tammy

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  • Inbar Keren MalkaPhoto verified

    stay strong. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

    • how is Tammy doing now?

      • Thanks for sharing this, Tammy. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Campinas.

        • Sending strength, Tammy. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.

          • gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • hope things get better soon, Tammy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

              • Hope this works out for you. After 26 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Surat.

                • Wishing you peace, Tammy. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                  • Citra Bunga SaputraAddress verified

                    Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless

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