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Isabel is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a house fire

After a house fire, Isabel is raising twin daughters alone and needs $4,150 to stay afloat for 6 months.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States980 views
Isabel J. Nava
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Bakersfield
Since a house fire in April, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 August, 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 $4,150 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,850 • Childcare and after-school care: $900 • Groceries and school meals: $810 • Course fees and exam costs: $590 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Isabel
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Isabel

  1. Quick update: $447 raised so far (11%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Isabel

  2. Small update. $298 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Omar Sami Yassin🇪🇬Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    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.

  • Corazon L. Pineda🇵🇭Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Imran Joy KabirPhoto verified

    Stay strong, Isabel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Knoxville so I could bring a meal.

    • Peter Paul Mukasa

      You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.

      • Jayden E. Kelly

        Rooting for you, Isabel. Shared this with my family. After 9 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.

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