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Maksym is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a house fire

A single parent in Novosibirsk needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Maksym retrains.

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Maksym Alexander Fedorov
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Novosibirsk
Since a house fire in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, 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 $700 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $280 • Groceries and school meals: $350 • Course fees and exam costs: $70 Thanks for being kind about this.

Updates from Maksym

  1. Update from Novosibirsk: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 59% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Novosibirsk: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($115). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

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    “God bless. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Khon Kaen”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Maksym all day after reading this. - Leeds”

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    “Every little bit. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Granada”

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    “Every little bit! - Hannover”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Maksym all day after reading this. - Butwal”

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  • Pedro K. Soto🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Carmela E. Pascual🇵🇭Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Giorgio Vincenzo Martino🇮🇹Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Sending strength, Maksym. Hope you get there. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Maksym. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

      • Best of luck, Maksym. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Winston-Salem

        $759 raised of $700

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