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Lertchai is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a house fire
After a house fire, Lertchai is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $900 to stay afloat for 5 months.
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Since a house fire in February, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 dental nurse 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 $900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $480
• Groceries and school meals: $125
• Childcare and after-school care: $295
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Lertchai
Good news. Because of your gifts ($235 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($100). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Comilla.
How is Lertchai doing now?
Good luck, Lertchai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.