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Russell is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a long illness

A single parent in Minneapolis needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Russell retrains.

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Russell F. Warren
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Minneapolis
After a long illness in May, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 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 $3,950 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,700 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,400 • Course fees and exam costs: $850 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Russell

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($165 in total) I made the first payment toward rent top-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Russell

  2. Quick update: $155 raised so far (4%). the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Minneapolis: I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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