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Keep a roof over Dawit's head in Hawassa
A divorce left Dawit short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇹 Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia548 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I've 1 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 $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $420
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Dawit
- due date
- 2026-09-02
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.