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Keep a roof over Frank's head in Freiburg
A cut in working hours left Frank short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,500.
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 have three school-aged 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,550
• Late fees and court costs: $195
• Utilities in arrears: $110
• First month of rent as a buffer: $645
With deep gratitude,
Frank
- due date
- 2026-09-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Frank
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,230 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($544 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Take care. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Fayetteville
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 16 people at work.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
thinking of you and your family, Frank. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.
Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care