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Olivier is a single parent of four children - help us after my partner leaving

A single parent in Metz needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Olivier retrains.

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Olivier Olivier Mercier
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Metz
After my partner leaving in April, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $2,050 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $830 • Course fees and exam costs: $650 • Childcare and after-school care: $570 I hope life is good to you.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Olivier

  1. We're at 50% thanks to 26 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. We're at 42% thanks to 20 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($535 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Good luck. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Jakarta Barat”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Olivier all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Thought of Olivier all day after reading this. - Latina”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Olivier all day after reading this. - Nnewi”

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    “Hope things get better. My brother told me about this one. - Makati”

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    “Every little bit. Gave what I could this week. - Albuquerque”

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  • Jack FergusonPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Olivier. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from San Diego

    • Citlali R. IbáñezAddress verified

      Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Metz

      • Hae-won Yun-seo Hwang

        Sending strength, Olivier. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Los Angeles.

        • Aaliyah B. Acosta

          Take care, Olivier. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

          • Savannah D. YatesQuestionVerified organization

            Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Metz!

            • Tunde Henry Quadri

              You're not alone, Olivier. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

              • João João Rocha

                this could happen to any of us. Greetings from Amsterdam.

                • Charikleia Angeliki Galanis

                  Sending strength, Olivier. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Los Angeles

                  • Ifeanyi Uchenna Mba

                    sending love, Olivier. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

                    • Samira Layla Hussein

                      so sorry you're going through this, Olivier. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

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