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Keep a roof over Melanie's head in Dallas
The loss of a second income left Melanie short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States1,076 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $930
• Late fees and court costs: $260
• Utilities in arrears: $260
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Melanie
- due date
- 2026-10-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Melanie
26% there. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($246). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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thanks for sharing this, Melanie. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Orlando.
Good luck, Melanie. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Santos so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Sending love, Melanie. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.