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Philipp is a single parent of four children - help us after a house fire

A single mother in Berlin needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Philipp retrains.

🇩🇪 Germany3,549 views
Philipp Andreas Koch
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Berlin
After a house fire in April, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician 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 $3,300 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,000 • Childcare and after-school care: $690 • Groceries and school meals: $1,100 • Course fees and exam costs: $510 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Philipp
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Philipp

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,563 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($648 in total) I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $324 so far, the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled.

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  • Pınar Çiftçi 🇹🇷 · $250
  • Inès Corinne Girard 🇫🇷 · $200
  • Sabbir Mizanur Molla 🇧🇩 · $100

    “Thought of Philipp all day after reading this. - Jessore”

  • Hannah Yang 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anita H. Yadav 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Gita Siti Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $72.50

    “Thought of Philipp all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Landon F. Gonzales 🇺🇸 · $60
  • Esperanza W. Quintero 🇲🇽 · $59.50

    “Get well soon. Thought of Philipp all day after reading this. - Veracruz”

  • Einat Noa Ben-David 🇮🇱 · $50
  • Riccardo Mario Giordano 🇮🇹 · $50

    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Lecce”

  • Eli W. Barrett 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $50
  • Nolan W. Brennan 🇺🇸 · $48
  • Uwe Fabian Lorenz 🇩🇪 · $47.50

    “Be well. Only $48 but hope it helps. - Cologne”

  • Eva M. Morrison 🇬🇧 · $40
  • Wayne E. Cloete 🇿🇦 · $32
  • Gabriel Sampaio 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Carmen M. Sánchez 🇨🇴 · $25

    “Best of luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Envigado”

  • Josefina D. Pineda 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Hellen Nabirye Maina 🇺🇬 · $25

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  • Ronaldo Eduardo Machado

    Wishing you peace, Philipp. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Dola Lamia JahanID verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Philipp. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

      • Liton Rubel Sen

        Wishing you the best, Philipp. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

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