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Help Ghada keep her home - 4 months behind on rent

The closure of the factory left Ghada short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Ibrahim Ahmed Tannous
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Hialeah
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, Ghada fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,600. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, the family must leave. There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Ghada has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,600 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,050 • Late fees and court costs: $220 • Utilities in arrears: $330 Thank you for reading my story. - Ibrahim
due date
2026-02-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ibrahim

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  2. Quick update: $200 raised so far (13%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Praying for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Parramatta”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dodoma”

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    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Joliet”

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    “Thinking of you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Padua”

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  • Victoria H. Whitfield 🇬🇧 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Ghada all day after reading this.”

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    “Every little bit. Gave what I could this week. - Kochi”

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    “Get well soon. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Nakhon Ratchasima”

  • Anonymous 🇦🇷 · $25

    “Every little bit. Been where you're, it gets better. - Rosario”

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    “Thought of Ghada all day after reading this. - Kingston”

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  • Eduardo P. Contreras🇦🇷Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Pilar Ríos

    Take care. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Dwarka.

    • Gregory F. PriceID verified

      rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care!

      • Amelia S. CarlsonPhoto verified

        Stay strong, Ibrahim. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Colombo.

        • Ali Qureshi

          rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Quezon City.

          • Anand J. Mehra

            Rooting for you, Ibrahim. 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. Take care

            • Salim Collins Wekesa

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope February is when things finally get easier.

              • Juliana Júlia Fonseca

                a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Florida. I'll ask around and let you know!

                $753 raised of $1,600

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