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Support for a single mother after a house fire

Manuel and two young children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

🇵🇭 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines1,070 views
Manuel T. Navarro
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Cebu City
Since a house fire in January, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 April, 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 $550 goes: • Rent top-up: $140 • Groceries and school meals: $195 • Childcare and after-school care: $215 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Delivered on promises

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Exceeded expectations

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  • Rainer Noah KönigQuestionAddress verified

    any update on how things are going in Cebu City?

    • Take care, Manuel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

      • You're not alone. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

        • Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

          • Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Tel Aviv.

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