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Piper is a single parent of three children under 7 - help us after my partner leaving

After my partner leaving, Piper is raising three children under 7 alone and needs $2,600 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Piper Russell
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Yonkers
After my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising three children under 7 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $2,600 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $1,350 • Groceries and school meals: $840 • Course fees and exam costs: $410 Thank you for reading my story. - Piper

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Piper?

    • Imelda N. PangilinanPhoto verified

      Best of luck, Piper. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Lan Thanh PhamAddress verified

        Rooting for you, Piper. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Pune

        • Hope it all works out, Piper. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Hang in there, Piper. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Yonkers!

              • Sadie NealAddress verified

                Rooting for you, Piper. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                • Wishing you peace, Piper. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Lagos.

                  • Thinking of you, Piper. Your post was clear and honest. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Yonkers.

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Piper. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!

                      • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care

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