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Keep a roof over Ousmane's head in Saint-Denis
The closure of the factory left Ousmane short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France1,114 views
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750.
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 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,800
• Late fees and court costs: $310
• Utilities in arrears: $155
• First month of rent as a buffer: $485
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-06-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ousmane
Update from Saint-Denis: we've started the first stage. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Russell K. Moreno 🇨🇦 · $75
“Take care of yourselves! - Brampton”
- Zeeshan Naveed Orakzai 🇵🇰 · $50
“Hope it all works out. Small amount but sent with love. - Lahore”
- Ronke Omolara Coker 🇳🇬 · $10
- Łukasz Jasiński 🇵🇱 · $50
- Odhiambo Hamisi Omondi 🇹🇿 · $20
- Valentina Montgomery 🇬🇧 · $5
- Autumn D. Gonzalez 🇺🇸 · $36
- Faruk Mohammad Rashid 🇧🇩 · $38
- Nathan R. Guerrero 🇺🇸 · $100
“All the best. Hope the May deadline works out. - Los Angeles”
- Hermann Maximilian Schuster 🇩🇪 · $10
- Marta G. Núñez 🇺🇸 · $50
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Ousmane?
Thank you. If you're in Saint-Denis I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 27 people at work!
Any update on how things are going in Saint-Denis?
Hope it all works out, Ousmane. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Ousmane. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 20 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Manila.