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William is a single parent of three children under 5 - help us after a sudden redundancy

William and three children under 5 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States2,749 views
William Dixon
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Houston
Since a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising three children under 5 on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 September, 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 $4,050 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,300 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,100 • Groceries and school meals: $880 • Course fees and exam costs: $770 Glad we found this place. - William
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from William

  1. Quick update: $2,110 raised so far (52%). the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Houston: I made the first payment toward rent top-up. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Esperanza P. Cabrera🇲🇽Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Ekow Ebo Badu

    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Accra.

    • Lucy ChavezID verified

      Good luck, William. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

      • Duangjai PhetcharatID verified

        Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Çankaya donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Çankaya

        • Simiyu Victor Lyimo

          thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

          • Nicolás E. González

            Best of luck, William. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

            • Laura GüntherPhoto verified

              Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. Love from Gliwice.

              • Novi Sinta Maulana

                sending strength, William. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care.

                • Zoe S. Keller

                  thinking of you, William. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 4 people at work. Greetings from Mangaluru.

                  • Yusuf Du PlessisPhoto verified

                    Best of luck, William. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Houston

                    • Ella Murphy

                      thanks for sharing this, William. Looking forward to the next update.

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