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Himari is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy
A single parent in Shinjuku needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Himari retrains.
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Last July I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children 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 web developer 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 $3,550 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,200
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,100
• Groceries and school meals: $920
• Course fees and exam costs: $330
Thank you for reading my story.
- Himari
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Himari
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent top-up is the biggest at $1,200. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Coimbatore
Sending good thoughts, Himari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Bang Khen this morning. God bless.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Warsaw.