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Ryan is a single parent of three children under 7 - help us after a house fire

A single mother in Chicago needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Ryan retrains.

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Ryan T. Burton
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Chicago
Last July I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising three children under 7 on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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 $4,100 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,350 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Groceries and school meals: $1,050 • Course fees and exam costs: $550 Every share and every dollar helps.

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    Exceptional service

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Theodore D. JuarezPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Ryan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

    • Sending love, Ryan. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Negombo

      • You're not alone, Ryan. I hope things turn around soon.

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