Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyFamily & childcare

Teresa is a single parent of four children - help us after a long illness

After a long illness, Teresa is raising four children alone and needs $3,600 to stay afloat for 3 months.

🇺🇸 United States811 views
Teresa H. Brewer
Email verified
Bronx
Last May I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising four 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 a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $3,600 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,100 • Course fees and exam costs: $510 • Groceries and school meals: $990 Glad we found this place. - Teresa
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Teresa

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Donations

RecentTop gifts

Be the first to give

Even a small gift shows the owner they are not alone.

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Kaan Kerem Önder

    Sending good thoughts, Teresa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

    • Simone Mathilde François

      I hope things turn around soon. After 30 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Habib Sumon Karim

        You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Giza so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • Douglas E. Gordon

          Best of luck, Teresa. Hope you get there

          • Iván M. Bravo

            So sorry you're going through this, Teresa. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • Divya G. Chauhan

              Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. All the best.

              • Rosa S. Rivera

                keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Newcastle upon Tyne but we're thinking of you. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.

                • Sita S. Yadav

                  Thinking of you, Teresa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Fresno

                  • Anthony E. Johnston

                    Thinking of you, Teresa. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                    • Joy Abosede Salami

                      Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update.

                      • Eun-ji Seul-gi Han

                        Hang in there, Teresa. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up. Blessings.

                        • Waseem Imran Qureshi

                          Thanks for sharing this, Teresa. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

                          $0 raised of $3,600

                          Give

                          More people who need help