Ray of Hope is raising $4,000 ($500 x 8 months) to help Fion with her grocery expenses. 

Fion is the main caregiver to her three children, aged 5, 7 and 17. Her eldest son, from her previous marriage, was diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and attends a special needs school. Fion’s two other children are in primary school and childcare, respectively.

Fion previously worked as an administrative staff in a student care center. However, the 41-year-old had to stop working after her psychiatrist certified her unfit for employment from September 2021 to September 2022.

Fion’s husband works as a private hire driver, but does not contribute financially to the household. His earnings go towards repaying his personal debts.

“With my medical condition, I am worried about feeding my children. Right now, we have social assistance to rely on, but I want to work to support my children. The assistance is insufficient for the family’s needs,” the resilient mum shared with our caseworkers.

*Fion is receiving social assistance, which will end in March 2022.