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Lillian is a single parent of two young children - help us after the death of my husband

After the death of my husband, Lillian is raising two young children alone and needs $4,100 to stay afloat for 3 months.

🇬🇧 BS7 8NR, Bristol, England, United Kingdom2,622 views
Lillian P. Perez
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Bristol
After the death of my husband in July, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer 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 $4,100 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,750 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,050 • Groceries and school meals: $570 • Course fees and exam costs: $730 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Lillian

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 29% funded and I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care.

  2. Update from Bristol: we've started the first stage. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 11% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the October deadline works out. - Rawalpindi”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Québec”

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  • Marilyn Sanders

    sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

    • Paul Paul Omondi

      This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Bristol

      • Jolanda Evi Smits

        So sorry you're going through this, Lillian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

        • Ronaldo Gustavo Santana

          Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Bristol.

          • Martina Laura Sorrentino

            Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too

            • Farah Nazia Raza

              You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.

              • Rekha E. Luthra

                Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                • Dario Alberto Lombardo

                  So sorry you're going through this, Lillian. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                  • Tariq Zaid Sarkis

                    Good luck. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Bengaluru donated after I showed her your page

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