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Ilaria is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a sudden redundancy
A single parent in Palermo needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Ilaria retrains.
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Last August I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,100
• Course fees and exam costs: $510
• Groceries and school meals: $940
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Ilaria
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Palermo!
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 28 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Mumbai.
You're not alone, Ilaria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out
thinking of you, Ilaria. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Ilaria. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Saint Petersburg.
Wishing you peace, Ilaria. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Ilaria. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Agra.
Sending love, Ilaria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Birmingham
You're not alone, Ilaria. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.