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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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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.
Updates from Matthew
Quick update: $1,080 raised so far (27%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
13% there. I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. Thank you.
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So sorry you're going through this, Matthew. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Wishing you peace, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
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
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.
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.