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Keep a roof over Oshan's head in Colombo

A divorce left Oshan short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Oshan Lakmal Weerasinghe
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Colombo
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I have two young 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $600 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $340 • Late fees and court costs: $60 • Utilities in arrears: $45 • First month of rent as a buffer: $155 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-05-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Oshan

  1. 59% there. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($300 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Colombo: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Keerthana J. Nayak 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Stay strong. My colleague told me about this one. - Thane”

  • Samuel Rodrigo Ramos 🇧🇷 · $75
  • Janhavi J. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Marta P. Guerrero 🇲🇽 · $14
  • Rakib Rubel Sultana 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Samantha J. West 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Viviane Juliana Rezende 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Alok N. Kushwaha 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Thought of Oshan all day after reading this. - Bengaluru”

  • Leighton B. Williams 🇯🇲 · $25
  • Amelia L. Stewart 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Thought of Oshan all day after reading this. - Arlington”

  • Zara Bisma Aslam 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Renata Aparecida Rocha 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Megan F. Fourie 🇿🇦 · $50

    “Good luck. Thought of Oshan all day after reading this. - Richards Bay”

  • Subramanian Balakrishnan 🇮🇳 · $3
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  • Musyoka Kimani Kipchoge 🇹🇿 · $25
  • Zara Mehwish Kakar 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $30

    “Wishing you the best. From Ribeirão Preto with love. - Ribeirão Preto”

  • Asad Hassan Mughal 🇵🇰 · $67

    “Wishing you the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mardan”

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  • Andrew S. Jones

    rooting for you, Oshan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

    $604 raised of $600

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