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Joanna is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a sudden redundancy
A single father in Katowice needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Joanna retrains.
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Last September I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $1,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $460
• Groceries and school meals: $350
• Course fees and exam costs: $390
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Take care, Joanna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Joanna?
Thank you. If you're in Katowice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Shared this with my family. Thinking of Katowice.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Joanna
It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $460, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Bhopal.
Praying for you, Joanna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
You're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Katowice.
Wishing you the best, Joanna. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Love from Medina.
Hope it all works out, Joanna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning. Greetings from Lagos.
Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Phoenix
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 38 people at work. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Howrah this morning. Blessings.