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Matthew is a single parent of three children under 12 - help us after the death of my husband

After the death of my husband, Matthew is raising three children under 12 alone and needs $4,000 to stay afloat for 5 months.

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Matthew C. Peterson
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Leicester
Since the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising three children under 12 on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $4,000 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,850 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Groceries and school meals: $580 • Course fees and exam costs: $420 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Matthew

  1. Quick update: $1,080 raised so far (27%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 13% there. I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. Thank you.

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  • Fe M. Macaraeg

    So sorry you're going through this, Matthew. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

    • Halima Lilian Jimoh

      Wishing you peace, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

      • Alka P. SoniAddress verified

        Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 18 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

        • Lourdes S. TolentinoPhoto verified

          Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.

          • Gabriel N. Valdez

            Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

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