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Keep a roof over Awino's head in Nairobi

A long illness left Awino short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Awino Neema Hamisi
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Nairobi
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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. 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 $650 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (4 months): $440 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $35 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $60 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $115 Thanks for being kind about this. - Awino
due date
2024-12-22
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Awino

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($349 in total) the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($305). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. We're at 18% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Musa Ebuka Jimoh ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Port Harcourtโ€

  • Selim Gรถkhan Kaplan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $75
  • Lucas P. Thornton ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Michelle W. Ocampo ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Gihan Kamal Samarasinghe ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50
  • Rima Dalia Gaber ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

    โ€œWishing you the best. Been where you are, it gets better. - Alexandriaโ€

  • Sneha N. Patel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $44

    โ€œGod bless. My neighbor told me about this one. - Lucknowโ€

  • Andriy Ihor Tkachuk ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30
  • Duha Malak Habib ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30
  • Krishna G. Mittal ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Kannan C. Hegde ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Pamela Nash ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Chai Vichai Buranasiri ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $15
  • Madhu C. Kushwaha ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15

    โ€œBest of luck. Thought of Awino all day after reading this. - Mumbaiโ€

  • Aldo Giordano ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $10
  • Pooja A. Kothari ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Shazia Humaira Gill ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $5
  • Shuvo Emon Siddique ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $3

    โ€œPraying for you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Gazipurโ€

Reviews

2.8(8 reviews)

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  • Chitra W. Nair๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Lourdes L. Flores๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Jannat Sharmin Khan๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Paisley Grant๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Wendy Torres๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Daniel Nonso Uba๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Jonathan A. Moore๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Ryszard Jan Czarnecki๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Shreveport.

    • wishing you the best, Awino. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Laredo

        • Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Faisalabad so I could bring a meal.

          • Thanks for sharing this, Awino. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

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