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Keep a roof over Kazimierz's head in Kraków

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Kazimierz needs $1,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kraków.

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Ryszard Dąbrowski
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Kraków
When the bakery closed in January, Kazimierz fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,700. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, the family must leave. There are 4 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Kazimierz has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $1,700 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,150 • Late fees and court costs: $70 • Utilities in arrears: $135 • First month of rent as a buffer: $345 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-05-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ryszard

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,200 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 43% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($325). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage. - Ryszard

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    “Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Badagry”

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    “Be well. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Mysuru”

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    “Every little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Makati”

  • Hussain Zubair Ahmed 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Kazimierz all day after reading this.”

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    “My brother told me about this one. - Warangal”

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    “Every little bit. - Dundee”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Kazimierz all day after reading this.”

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    “Thinking of you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20

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  • Boon Udom SombatQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kraków!

    • Ryszard DąbrowskiOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Kraków I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

  • Annelie C. Sithole

    Thinking of you and your family, Ryszard. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

    • Nicolas Yann RousseauQuestion

      how is Kazimierz doing now?

      • Javier T. OrtizPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Ryszard. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kraków

        • Weston OliverPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Bogotá but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Bogotá.

          • Sharon H. Hicks

            Rooting for you, Ryszard. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

            • Mwangi Waweru Opio

              Praying for you, Ryszard. Hope you get there.

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