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Keep a roof over Chantelle's head in Half-Way Tree
A termination letter arrived last week. Chantelle needs $1,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Half-Way Tree.
🇯🇲 Saint Andrew, Jamaica776 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $1,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $710
• First month of rent as a buffer: $185
• Utilities in arrears: $105
I hope life is good to you.
- Chantelle
- due date
- 2026-08-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Chantelle
Good news. Because of your gifts ($180 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Intan Lestari Kartika 🇮🇩 · $100
“Thinking of you - Medan”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $5
- Raquel Isabela Nunes 🇧🇷 · $5
- Amir Shaker 🇬🇧 · $80
- Tiffany K. Wagner 🇺🇸 · $10
“Thinking of you. My father told me about this one. - San Diego”
- Axel Whitfield 🇺🇸 · $100
- Susana E. Lozano 🇺🇸 · $20
- Basil T. Samuels 🇯🇲 · $25
“Good luck. Hope the July deadline works out. - Spanish Town”
- Mubashir Mubashir Naqvi 🇵🇰 · $25
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Half-Way Tree!
Thank you. If you're in Half-Way Tree I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
You're not alone, Chantelle. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.