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John is a single parent of four children - help us after my partner leaving

After my partner leaving, John is raising four children alone and needs $4,350 to stay afloat for 3 months.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,704 views
John Prescott
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San Diego
Since my partner leaving in July, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $4,350 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,900 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,250 • Groceries and school meals: $760 • Course fees and exam costs: $440 If you're reading this, thank you. - John

Updates from John

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and we've started the first stage. - John

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 9% funded and I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. - John

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  • take care. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Birmingham

    • Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Tarkwa!

      • wishing you the best, John. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

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