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Johan is a single parent of four children - help us after a house fire
Johan and four children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,527 views
Last March I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising four children 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 May, 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 $1,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $530
• Childcare and after-school care: $310
• Groceries and school meals: $300
• Course fees and exam costs: $60
Thank you so much.
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Paarl
Thank you. If you're in Paarl I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Johan.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent top-up is the biggest at $530. Let me know if you want more detail.
keep going, Johan. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Rochester.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Paarl.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 40 people at work. All the best
wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.