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Keep a roof over Florence's head in Dar es Salaam

After a sudden layoff, Florence is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

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Florence Margaret Massawe
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Dar es Salaam
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450. 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've 3 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 $450 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $20 • Late fees and court costs: $35 • Rent arrears (2 months): $395 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2024-10-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Florence

  1. Update from Dar es Salaam: we've started the first stage. We're at 109% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 75% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Dar es Salaam: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 65% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mariana N. Díaz

    Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Sacramento donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

    • Atieno Amani Nakamya

      Praying for you, Florence. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

      • Laura OttoID verified

        Sending strength, Florence. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you.

        • Gilles Picard

          Stay strong, Florence. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Sumaiya Runa Chowdhury

            sending good thoughts, Florence. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.

            • Yue Shu Yuan

              Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

              • Shilpa N. BhatiaAddress verified

                take care, Florence. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Magelang

                • Ingrid WagnerPhoto verified

                  Sending strength, Florence. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

                  • Rolando R. Ocampo

                    Thanks for sharing this, Florence. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Fort Worth

                    • Banjong Thawatchai Buranasiri

                      Wishing you the best, Florence. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 7 people at work. God bless

                      • Tharun J. VaradarajanPhoto verified

                        hope it all works out, Florence. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

                        • Rodrigo H. Cordero

                          It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Mumbai

                          • Rey B. Cruz

                            Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Take care

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