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Keep a roof over John's head in Entebbe
A notice to vacate arrived last week. John needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Entebbe.
🇺🇬 Entebbe, Central Region, Uganda1,148 views
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday 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 April, we must leave.
I have two young 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $450 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Rent arrears (5 months): $270
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- John
- due date
- 2026-04-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from John
Wanted to say thank you properly. 53% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 51% now ($230). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward rent arrears.
- Claire R. Brown 🇺🇸 · $12
“Thought of John all day after reading this. - Houston”
- Ian S. Holmes 🇺🇸 · $10
- Xia Zhou 🇳🇿 · $30
- Murugan S. Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 · $200
“Thought of John all day after reading this. - Kozhikode”
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Wishing you peace, John. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
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. Love from Contagem.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Swansea.