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Rafael is a single parent of three children under 9 - help us after the death of my husband

A single parent in Alcalá de Henares needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Rafael retrains.

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Rafael S. Valdez
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Alcalá de Henares
Since the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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 $2,150 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $620 • Groceries and school meals: $560 • Rent top-up: $970 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Rafael

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  • Kulap AmpaiPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Rafael. I hope things turn around soon. God bless!

    • Hope it all works out, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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