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Luca is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after a house fire

Luca and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Luca T. Watts
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Sydney
Since a house fire in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 November, 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 $2,100 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $380 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Groceries and school meals: $570 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Luca

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  • Paloma W. Rodríguez 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - San Cristóbal de las Casas”

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  • Sade Oluwaseun Oladipo 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Every little bit. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Tacoma”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Mohammedia”

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  • sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from São Paulo.

    • You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Belfast.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Luca. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

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