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Keep a roof over Charlotte's head in Mississauga

A sudden layoff left Charlotte short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada1,760 views
Charlotte E. Wang
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Mississauga
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,400. 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 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,400 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,350 • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $125 • First month of rent as a buffer: $575 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Would recommend to anyone

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

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  • Henry Zakaria

    Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from São Paulo.

    • Joshua A. BradyAddress verified

      Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 20 people at work. All the best.

      • Rashmi A. Jain

        Thanks for sharing this, Charlotte. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Bogotá this morning.

        • Luiz Joaquim Monteiro

          stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Contagem!

          • Sergio S. Guerrero

            Hope things get better soon, Charlotte. I hope things turn around soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

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