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Keep a roof over Marcus's head in Brandon
A sudden layoff left Marcus short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇦 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada1,389 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice 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 a toddler and a baby 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.
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 $1,100 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $230
• First month of rent as a buffer: $700
• Late fees and court costs: $170
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Marcus
- due date
- 2026-08-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Marcus
We're at 20% thanks to 8 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($140 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless