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Sangeetha is a single parent of two young children - help us after a sudden redundancy
Sangeetha and two young children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
🇮🇳 Siliguri, West Bengal, India808 views
Since a sudden redundancy in September, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 October, 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 $450 goes:
• Rent top-up: $135
• Childcare and after-school care: $135
• Groceries and school meals: $115
• Course fees and exam costs: $65
Thank you for reading my story.
- Sangeetha
Updates from Sangeetha
Small update. $46 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Siliguri: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 21% thanks to 4 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
- Douglas S. Carlson 🇺🇸 · $46
“Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Macon”
- Aarav L. Bedi 🇮🇳 · $30
- Gerald Ismael Gonzales 🇵🇭 · $10
“Stay strong. Please keep us posted. - Caloocan”
- Marcus M. Valdez 🇺🇸 · $10
- Tariq Mazen Ibrahim 🇪🇬 · $8
“Praying for you. - Mansoura”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sangeetha?
Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Siliguri.
How is Sangeetha doing now?
your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.
Thinking of you, Sangeetha. Hope you get there. Sent it to 38 people at work. God bless.
Thinking of you, Sangeetha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Khon Kaen so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Siliguri.