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Keep a roof over Ganesh's head in Siliguri

After the loss of a second income, Ganesh is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Ganesh K. Sawant
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Siliguri
When the hotel closed in March, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday 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 June, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $600 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $410 • Late fees and court costs: $35 • Utilities in arrears: $20 • First month of rent as a buffer: $135 I hope life is good to you. - Ganesh
due date
2026-05-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ganesh

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($147 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “God bless! - Glendale”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Ganesh all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Ganesh all day after reading this.”

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  • Hira Bushra GillQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Siliguri?

    • Antonio P. Martínez

      I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Siliguri.

      • Pari G. Kohli

        Best of luck, Ganesh. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Addis Ababa.

        • Chiamaka Folake Nnamdi

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Mar del Plata!

          • Shima Shahana PramanikQuestionVerified organization

            can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Siliguri.

            • Ganesh K. SawantOwnerAnswer

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (4 months), advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

          • Mehul D. Chheda

            hope things get better soon, Ganesh. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

            • Getachew Getachew Gebremariam

              Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Siliguri.

              • Ángel J. Sandoval

                Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update

                • Aria G. Vazquez

                  Hope it all works out, Ganesh. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                  • Araceli E. Urbina

                    Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Siliguri.

                    • Anika Mousumi Howlader

                      Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

                      • Justine Dominique Guerin

                        I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Siliguri

                        • Arthur Ricardo Moraes

                          So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Love from Catania.

                          • Antônia Eliane Peixoto

                            Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Siliguri.

                            • Olivia Burton

                              Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

                              $384 raised of $600

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