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Keep a roof over Fatima's head in Durban

A divorce left Fatima short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa911 views
Fatima E. Du Plessis
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Durban
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 weekend shifts, 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 $700 goes: โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $65 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $250 โ€ข Rent arrears (3 months): $385 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-02-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Fatima

  1. Quick update: $255 raised so far (36%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Isaac Segun Zakari ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œPraying for you. From Ibadan with love. - Ibadanโ€

  • Heinz Karl Pohl ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10

    โ€œHope things get better. Hope the March deadline works out. - Munichโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Charlotte W. Holland ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Pedro G. Uy ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25

    โ€œPraying for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Cebu Cityโ€

  • Elijah M. Tran ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $29
  • Trisha H. Concepcion ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20
  • Shilpa J. Kapoor ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œYou got this. Thought of Fatima all day after reading this.โ€

  • Gerald M. Hernandez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25

    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Fatima all day after reading this.โ€

  • Dipu Habib Uddin ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20

    โ€œThinking of you. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Gazipurโ€

  • Sami Mazen Siddiqui ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Emine ฤฐpek Sarฤฑ ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

Reviews

3.4(8 reviews)

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  • Rina Sharmila Paul๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Aline Manuela Freitas๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Adel Majid Zaki๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Sandesh R. Kelkar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Gerardo K. Ibarra๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

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

  • Brian Njoroge Okello๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Rudi Bambang Effendi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

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  • Lyudmila Maria Lysenko๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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