Keep a roof over Alka's head in Sydney

Following a long illness in the family, Alka fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,450. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Alka 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. 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 $4,450 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,500 • Late fees and court costs: $180 • Utilities in arrears: $200 • First month of rent as a buffer: $570 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.