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Shirley Mendoza

Working toward Digital Creator
Where Malabar, NSW
Closing 73 days left
Raised so far $0.00 of $1,370.00 0 of 1 items covered

The story

Shirley Mendoza, 26 – former content creator/actress now rebuilding after a family health crisis.

The backstory: Worked in indie film and theater for 5 years. Never made steady money, but loved the work. In 2025, her mother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. Shirley paused her career to become her full-time caregiver. She drained her…

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savings, sold her car, and accrued $18,000 in debt covering treatment, travel, and living expenses. Her mother is now stable. Shirley is not. Current situation: · Part-time retail work, inconsistent hours · $800/month rent on a studio she shares · No vehicle

 

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Closes in 73 days

Shirley Mendoza

0/1 items covered

Covered items are bought direct from the supplier within 3 business days.

Remaining: $1,370

Before this board opened

What we check, every time

  • Referred through Street Buffet or a partner service
  • Circumstances and need confirmed
  • Every item quoted by the named supplier
  • Participant agreement signed
  • Media and photo consent signed
  • A realistic path to a qualification or skill identified

Where the money goes

Visual Media – Certificate IV
TAFE NSW
$1,370.00
Total $1,370.00

Every line is a quoted price from the named supplier. The Foundation pays each supplier direct and posts the receipt on this page. No money is handed to the participant as cash.