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Keep a roof over Melanie's head in Pittsburgh

After the loss of a second income, Melanie is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania, United States2,004 views
Melanie Whitfield
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Pittsburgh
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,150. 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 have three school-aged 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 $3,150 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,650 • Late fees and court costs: $170 • Utilities in arrears: $270 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,060 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Melanie

  1. We're at 61% thanks to 37 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. We're at 43% thanks to 26 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($994 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.

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  • Juma Juma 🇰🇪 · $42.50

    “Thinking of you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Eldoret”

  • Parker F. Harper 🇺🇸 · $20

    “From Shreveport with love. - Shreveport”

  • Asad Talha Niazi 🇵🇰 · $55.50

    “All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Sukkur”

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    “Only $20 but hope it helps. - El Paso”

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    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Orlando”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Melanie all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Lviv”

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  • Lester A. VelascoID verified

    Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care

    • Carolina Eliane Duarte

      A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

      • Gianna RadcliffePhoto verified

        Thinking of you, Melanie. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

        $3,916.50 raised of $3,150

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