Ray of Hope is raising $2,600 ($650 x 4 months) to help Pearlyn with her children’s expenses (food, milk and diapers) while she makes caregiving arrangements for her newborn. Pearlyn hopes to return to work as soon as she can. 

Pearlyn lives in a two-room rental flat with her future spouse and four children (11, 8, 1 and newborn). She recently gave birth, in mid-November, and shared with our case workers that she struggles to care for the children. Pearlyn has three other children from past relationships who are not under her care and custody. Her two youngest children are from her current relationship.

The family of 6 relies on the income of Pearlyn’s partner. However, a large part of his salary goes to fulfilling his obligations towards his ex-spouse — namely, maintenance for the children and a renovation loan. As a result, Pearlyn and her partner have incurred debts over the last two years, which amount to almost $20,000.

Pearlyn wants to lighten her partner’s financial burden and hopes to supplement the family’s income by seeking employment.

*Pearlyn is receiving social assistance, which ends next month (January 2022).