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Keep a roof over Kiara's head in Vancouver

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Kiara needs $4,350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Vancouver.

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Kiara D. Sharma
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Vancouver
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I've 4 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. 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 $4,350 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,050 • Late fees and court costs: $400 • Utilities in arrears: $195 • First month of rent as a buffer: $705 With deep gratitude, Kiara
due date
2025-12-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Kiara

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,325 in total) I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $2,655 raised so far (61%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $1,780 raised so far (41%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Elsa Hesti Kartika 🇮🇩 · $75.50
  • Emilio H. Galindo 🇦🇷 · $10
  • Perla W. Mabini 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Milena Soloviev 🇺🇦 · $200
  • Madelyn Jackson 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thought of Kiara all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Levi D. Ellis 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Megan D. Roberts 🇬🇧 · $15
  • Violet F. Fields 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Be well. Thought of Kiara all day after reading this. - Anaheim”

  • Marcos Joaquim Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $15
  • Allison S. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $61
  • Ai Yu 🇨🇦 · $20
  • Tomasz Malinowski 🇵🇱 · $25

    “My sister told me about this one. - Łódź”

  • Naresh K. Iyer 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Gabriela N. Maldonado 🇦🇷 · $10
  • Can Enes Kaplan 🇹🇷 · $10
  • Víctor G. Rojas 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Fabian Simon Weiß 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Sani Yakubu Musa 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Logan G. Miranda 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Sherbrooke”

  • Kinsley N. Sullivan 🇬🇧 · $200

    “Good luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

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  • Pamela D. Jones

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

    • Princess K. Mabini

      Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Half-Way Tree donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Luiz Henrique Gonçalves

        you're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Love from Agra.

        $5,268.50 raised of $4,350

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