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Keep a roof over Ali's head in Gujranwala
A long illness left Ali short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇵🇰 Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan1,371 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have three school-aged children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $260
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $130
I hope life is good to you.
- Ali
- due date
- 2026-11-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ali
Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($175). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
We're at 79% thanks to 9 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Small update. $75 so far, I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
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Hope it all works out, Ali. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Abbottabad.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Thinking of you and your family, Ali. I hope things turn around soon
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
thinking of you, Ali. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Sending good thoughts, Ali. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
So sorry you're going through this, Ali. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Yonkers
hope things get better soon, Ali. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Take care.
thinking of you, Ali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
Keep going, Ali. This could happen to any of us. Love from Chicago.
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust