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Keep a roof over Anna's head in Haarlem
A cut in working hours left Anna short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I have two young 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $4,600 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $3,150
• Late fees and court costs: $230
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $940
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-07-18
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Anna
Wanted to say thank you properly. 2% funded and the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mumbai.
Thinking of you, Anna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Miami.
thinking of you, Anna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Munich.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Mumbai
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. After 22 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Good luck. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Haarlem.