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Keep a roof over Karin's head in Bloemfontein

A termination letter arrived last week. Karin needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bloemfontein.

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Karin Van der Merwe
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Bloemfontein
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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 $1,100 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $690 • Late fees and court costs: $70 • Utilities in arrears: $85 • First month of rent as a buffer: $255 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-08-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Karin

  1. Quick update: $675 raised so far (61%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $229 raised so far (21%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 10% thanks to 6 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Rémi Rodriguez

    Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

    • Jorge L. Estrada

      Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Bloemfontein.

      • Budi Yusuf Siregar

        Thinking of you. Hope you get there. After 22 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Savar

        • Sapna L. Garg

          Hope it all works out, Karin. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

          $1,052.50 raised of $1,100

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