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Keep a roof over Doron's head in Haifa

After a delayed insurance payout, Doron is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇮🇱 Haifa, Israel970 views
Doron Shai Dahan
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Haifa
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $2,750 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,750 • Late fees and court costs: $220 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $500 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Doron
due date
2025-05-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Doron

  1. Quick update: $185 raised so far (7%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Haifa: we've started the first stage. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $55 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Anyango Anyango Ssemwogerere🇰🇪Verified donor
    Exceptional service

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

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    Practical and effective help

    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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  • Joseph L. Fernandez

    Thinking of you and your family, Doron. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Ankara.

    • Verónica A. Rodríguez

      Thinking of you, Doron. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

      • Ronnie P. CruzQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Doron

        • Doron Shai DahanOwnerAnswer

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (2 months) is the biggest at $1,750. It helps to be asked.

      • Mwangi Kevin Ngowi

        Hang in there, Doron. Hope you get there. Take care.

        • Janani R. Nambiar

          Sending love. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

          • Samira Zahra Ghanem

            Wishing you the best, Doron. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

            • Trupti T. GokhaleQuestion

              Is there anything that isn't money that would help Doron?

              • Doron Shai DahanOwnerAnswer

                Thank you. If you're in Haifa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • Cristian Radu SerbanPhoto verified

              Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Tema this morning. Take care.

              • Manfred SchulzeQuestion

                How is Doron doing now?

                • Rotimi Kunle Akinwale

                  Hope it all works out, Doron. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

                  • Maliha Rubina AlamID verified

                    Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

                    • Lukman Reza Salim

                      Stay strong, Doron. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                      • Vipul A. Deshmukh

                        Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 7 people at work.

                        • Blessing Damilola Okafor

                          I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Haifa.

                          • Danielle D. Phillips

                            Good luck, Doron. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                            $315 raised of $2,750

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