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Imelda is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a sudden redundancy

A single mother in Manila needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Imelda retrains.

🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,535 views
Imelda L. Castillo
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Manila
After a sudden redundancy in April, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 July, 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 $750 goes: • Rent top-up: $350 • Childcare and after-school care: $145 • Groceries and school meals: $180 • Course fees and exam costs: $75 Thank you so much. - Imelda

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    “Sending love. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Bogotá”

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    “Good luck. My mother told me about this one. - Johannesburg”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Imelda all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Imelda all day after reading this. - Kharkiv”

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    “Sending love - Freiburg”

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3.0(3 reviews)

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  • Harini W. Nambiar🇮🇳Verified 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.

  • Vishal P. Chaudhary🇮🇳Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Volodymyr Serhiy Stepanov🇺🇦Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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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  • thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Manila.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Imelda

      • It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $350, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

    • You're not alone, Imelda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

      • I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Xalapa this morning.

        • Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything

          • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Manila!

            • Arslan Salman ZardariPhoto verified

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Freiburg but we're thinking of you. God bless.

              • Thanks for sharing this, Imelda. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                • Madelyn EspinozaAddress verified

                  sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Blessings

                  • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

                    • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

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