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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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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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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.