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Natalia is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after my partner leaving

A single father in Bronx needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Natalia retrains.

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Natalia E. Sánchez
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Bronx
Since my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 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 $3,450 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $770 • Rent top-up: $2,400 • Course fees and exam costs: $280 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Natalia

  1. Small update. $1,417 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $1,020 raised so far (30%). I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 14% there. I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Thank you.

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  • Thulani F. Williams

    stay strong, Natalia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

    • Bappy Shakil Banerjee

      I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bronx.

      • Sari Lia Santoso

        I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Badagry.

        $3,097.50 raised of $3,450

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