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Keep a roof over Greyson's head in Ann Arbor
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Greyson needs $3,450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Ann Arbor.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,450.
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 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,200
• Late fees and court costs: $210
• Utilities in arrears: $165
• First month of rent as a buffer: $875
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Greyson
- due date
- 2026-12-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Greyson
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($326). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
- George Edward Ofori 🇬🇭 · $60.50
- Christian N. Rivera 🇵🇭 · $10
- Isaac Palmer 🇬🇧 · $75
“All the best. Shared with friends too. - Leicester”
- Leonardo B. White 🇨🇦 · $50
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5
“Keep your head up. Gave what I could this week. - Tampa”
- Mwanaisha Kiprop 🇰🇪 · $10
- Patrick Benjamin Osei 🇬🇭 · $20
- Samuel Kiprop Githinji 🇰🇪 · $50
- Diego B. Chávez 🇲🇽 · $100
“Only $100 but hope it helps. - San Nicolás de los Garza”
- Ian J. Cooper 🇬🇧 · $50
- Riley G. Hopkins 🇺🇸 · $38
- Damian Marcin Wójcik 🇵🇱 · $10
- Valentina B. Quintero 🇲🇽 · $25
“Hope it all works out. I'm in Guadalupe, thinking of you. - Guadalupe”
- Gayathri H. Raju 🇮🇳 · $43
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25
“My neighbor told me about this one. - Rio de Janeiro”
- Jessica W. Pienaar 🇿🇦 · $20
“Hope things get better. Hope the October deadline works out. - Johannesburg”
- Zahid Jahid Bhuiyan 🇧🇩 · $62.50
- Manon Carpentier 🇫🇷 · $30
- Lourdes P. Macaraeg 🇵🇭 · $25
- Bhavna E. Bajpai 🇮🇳 · $20
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Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Ann Arbor.
Thanks for sharing this, Greyson. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Parramatta!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Fayetteville so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Shubra.
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too