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Leonardo is a single parent of two young children - help us after a sudden redundancy
Leonardo and two young children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
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After a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $3,350 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,100
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,000
• Groceries and school meals: $880
• Course fees and exam costs: $370
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Leonardo
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Thinking of Fresno.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Lahore.
Hope it all works out, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!