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Samantha is a single parent of three children under 11 - help us after the death of my husband
Samantha and three children under 11 need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
🇬🇧 Southampton, England, United Kingdom3,251 views
After the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising three children under 11 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 web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $3,650 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,700
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,250
• Groceries and school meals: $390
• Course fees and exam costs: $310
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Best of luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted
sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Turin.
Stay strong, Samantha. Shared this with my family. All the best!
Wishing you peace, Samantha. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you and your family, Samantha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.