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Jepkoech is a single parent of two young children - help us after the death of my husband

Jepkoech and two young children need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,354 views
Jepkoech Amani Mbwambo
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Kasarani
Since the death of my husband in November, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $400 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $100 • Childcare and after-school care: $170 • Course fees and exam costs: $130 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    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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  • Hope it all works out, Jepkoech. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

    • wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Campinas.

      • You're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Kharkiv.

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jepkoech?

          • Jepkoech Amani MbwamboOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Thank you. If you're in Kasarani I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

        • thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Los Angeles.

          • Sending love, Jepkoech. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

            • Sumon AlamQuestionID verifiedPhoto verified

              How is Jepkoech doing now?

              • Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Hanoi.

                • I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Kasarani.

                  • Thinking of you, Jepkoech. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Kasarani!

                    • take care. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                      • Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Jepkoech. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

                          • You're not alone, Jepkoech. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.

                            • Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from San Francisco

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