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Waweru is a single parent of two young children - help us after a sudden redundancy

After a sudden redundancy, Waweru is raising two young children alone and needs $450 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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Waweru Ochieng Kiprop
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Dar es Salaam
Last February I went through a sudden redundancy, and 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 a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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 $450 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $125 • Course fees and exam costs: $100 • Rent top-up: $225 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Every little bit. Hope the June deadline works out. - Yonkers”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Waweru all day after reading this. - Bogra”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the June deadline works out. - Mapo”

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    “From my family to yours. I'm in San Sebastián, thinking of you. - San Sebastián”

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    “Hope it all works out. From Belém with love. - Belém”

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Dresden”

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  • Lucas Carlos Ribeiro🇧🇷Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Consuelo E. Ríos

    so sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update

    • Hasitha Chamara Jayasuriya

      Sending good thoughts, Waweru. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Take care

      • Carter Steele

        Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Yekaterinburg donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.

        • Zoe H. Hudson

          looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.

          • Romain Adam Pons

            Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Take care.

            • Heather T. Richardson

              Wishing you peace, Waweru. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 37 people at work. God bless

              • Sebastián P. Orozco

                take care. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                • Jameson N. Myers

                  a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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