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Keep a roof over Manisha's head in Varanasi

A long illness left Manisha short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Manisha N. Awasthi
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Varanasi
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice 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 November, we must leave. I've 2 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 weekend shifts, 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: • Rent arrears (3 months): $250 • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • First month of rent as a buffer: $120 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-11-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Manisha

  1. Update from Varanasi: I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. We're at 79% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($187). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($122). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Miles D. Castillo

    Sending good thoughts, Manisha. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

    • Ingrid Letícia Silva

      Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Varanasi.

      • Grace Woods

        Keep going, Manisha. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Axel K. Salazar

          Keep going, Manisha. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Varanasi.

          • Marcin Stanisław Wieczorek

            Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Varanasi.

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