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Jabu is a single parent of two young children - help us after a sudden redundancy
Jabu and two young children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
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Since a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 $950 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $200
• Rent top-up: $560
• Course fees and exam costs: $190
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Jabu
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Wishing you peace, Jabu. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Bloemfontein.
Sending good thoughts, Jabu. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Hope you get there. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bloemfontein.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about groceries and school meals, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
sending strength, Jabu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 26 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Melbourne.
Hope things get better soon, Jabu. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless
take care, Jabu. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Bang Khen donated after I showed her your page!
You're not alone, Jabu. Your post was clear and honest.
best of luck. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Jabu. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.