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Orlando is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after my partner leaving

A single parent in Riverside needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Orlando retrains.

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Orlando B. Zamora
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Riverside
After my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 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 $2,850 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $590 • Groceries and school meals: $550 • Course fees and exam costs: $660 Thank you so much.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Orlando

  1. Quick update: $241 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($71 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hope things get better. From Poznań with love.”

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  • Vida Rita Tawiah

    Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Alexandria donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Alexandria

    • Zeeshan Faisal Kazmi

      Shared it with a few friends. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Riverside.

      • Andrew J. CastroID verified

        Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless

        • Rony Rafiq Chatterjee

          Praying for you, Orlando. Shared this with my family. Love from Kilkenny.

          • Frank Welch

            Praying for you, Orlando. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

            $481.50 raised of $2,850

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