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Russell is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after my partner leaving

After my partner leaving, Russell is raising twin daughters alone and needs $3,900 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Russell S. Mendez
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Syracuse
Since my partner leaving in June, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $3,900 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,350 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,400 • Groceries and school meals: $580 • Course fees and exam costs: $570 With deep gratitude, Russell

Updates from Russell

  1. Small update. $652 so far, the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($552 in total) the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $103 raised so far (3%). I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Get well soon. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Cali”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Russell all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

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    “Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Cairns”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Russell all day after reading this. - Epe”

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    “Thought of Russell all day after reading this. - Faisalabad”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $39 but hope it helps. - Gazipur”

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    Trustworthy helper

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Russell

    • Russell S. MendezOwnerAnswerID verified

      Rent top-up is $1,350 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Omolara Blessing OkonkwoVerified organization

    hang in there, Russell. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Million Fikru ZewdieAddress verified

      Thinking of you and your family, Russell. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

      • Wayne J. SteynPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Russell. Hope this works out for you

        • Best of luck, Russell. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Love from Los Angeles.

          • good luck, Russell. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • you're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

              • Best of luck, Russell. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Russell. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                  • So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Lagos.

                    • Sending strength, Russell. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Bogor

                      • so sorry you're going through this, Russell. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Syracuse.

                        • Marilyn WangID verified

                          thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

                          • Mim Moumita UddinAddress verified

                            wishing you peace, Russell. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                            • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Nashik.

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Russell. Hope this works out for you.

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