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James is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy
After a sudden redundancy, James is raising four children alone and needs $2,450 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Last November I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children 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 February, 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 $2,450 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,150
• Course fees and exam costs: $350
• Groceries and school meals: $950
Thanks for being kind about this.
- James
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Thinking of you, James. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Düsseldorf this morning. Love from Düsseldorf.
Wishing you peace, James. This could happen to any of us. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, James. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from San Francisco.
Looking forward to the next update. I hope February is when things finally get easier. God bless.
keep going, James. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Coatzacoalcos so I could bring a meal. Take care.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Spokane this morning.
hang in there, James. Shared this with my family
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Bristol