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Keep a roof over Cora's head in Belfast
The closure of the factory left Cora short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, Cora fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,650.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Cora 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $2,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,550
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Utilities in arrears: $95
• First month of rent as a buffer: $755
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-02-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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This could happen to any of us. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Hang in there, Leah. Looking forward to the next update.
Praying for you, Leah. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Thanks for sharing this, Leah. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings
Thinking of you, Leah. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Üsküdar but we're thinking of you. God bless.
You're not alone, Leah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Leah. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from San Diego.
take care. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Sending love, Leah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
take care, Leah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Bekasi
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Jakarta Barat but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Belfast.
you're not alone, Leah. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Greetings from Salerno.
I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Ikeja this morning. All the best!
Thinking of you and your family, Leah. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Leah. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Shared this with my family. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
Wishing you the best, Leah. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Belfast
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Embakasi this morning. Take care
Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from George!