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Keep a roof over Paul's head in Dar es Salaam
A sudden layoff left Paul short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
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've 3 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 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.
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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $440
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-09-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Paul
Update from Dar es Salaam: the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. We're at 111% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $377 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. - Paul
Update from Dar es Salaam: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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good luck, Paul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Rooting for you, Paul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Coyoacán.