Hey everyone,
I hope you're doing well. Unfortunately, I'm facing some tough times at home and could really use your help.
Recently, our refrigerator broke down, leaving us without any food. With rent and a hefty electricity bill looming over us, the situation has become even more challenging. Living in Brazil, where heat waves have become the norm, the constant need for cooling has significantly increased our electricity expenses.
This is all that's left in our pantry:
As a Fine Arts student at a federal university, my income is limited, especially with recent strikes disrupting my work schedule. Even with sporadic job opportunities, I barely manage to make ends meet, let alone cover unexpected expenses like a broken fridge.
Living with my mom, sister, and girlfriend, we're all feeling the financial strain. My mom is the sole breadwinner, but her income is also insufficient, barely reaching $12 a day. The dwindling food supplies and the added burden of disposal expenses are only compounding our difficulties.
While buying a new fridge seems financially unfeasible, there are urgent expenses that need addressing:
- Repairing the fridge: $50 (covering service and replacement parts)
- Electricity bill: $39 (attributed to continuous fan usage for cooling)
- Food expenses: $55 (with five mouths to feed, this amount barely sustains us for a quarter of the month)
To tackle rent, I'll be dipping into my savings, supplemented by my girlfriend's contributions, as she always lends a helping hand whenever possible.
In an ideal scenario, I'd be investing in dental care this month, addressing issues like wisdom teeth removal and realignment with braces. However, given the current circumstances, these concerns have taken a backseat to more pressing financial priorities.
Your support, whether through financial assistance or spreading the word, would be immensely appreciated during this challenging period.
$ 0 / $ 144 (R$ 730 Brazilian Real)
You can PayPal me on corallis.co@gmail.com or, if you'd prefer, here's my Ko-fi.
I really appreciate your help, however it may come. I am deeply sorry for having to come here to ask for money, but I find myself in a tough spot. Every penny counts!