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Henry is a single parent of two young children - help us after the death of my husband

Henry and two young children need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

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Henry S. Lee
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Since the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $4,250 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,750 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,200 • Groceries and school meals: $860 • Course fees and exam costs: $440 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Henry

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  • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

    • Sending strength, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more

      • Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Saint-Denis.

        • so sorry you're going through this, Henry. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. God bless.

          • hang in there, Henry. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

            • Thinking of you, Henry. Shared this with my family. Love from Jaipur.

              • Rooting for you, Henry. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Onitsha donated after I showed her your page. All the best

                • Keep going, Henry. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Houston!

                  • rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!

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