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Keep a roof over Rokhaya's head in Rotterdam

A termination letter arrived last week. Rokhaya needs $1,500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Rotterdam.

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Rokhaya Sarr
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Rotterdam
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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. 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 $1,500 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $165 • Utilities in arrears: $180 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,155 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Rokhaya
due date
2026-10-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Rokhaya

  1. Small update. $776 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($445). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

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  • Nevaeh L. Chavez

    Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Odhiambo Brian Athumani

      Best of luck, Rokhaya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

      • Dua Bisma MalikPhoto verified

        Thinking of you, Rokhaya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

        • Bo-ra Jung-hee ShimQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rokhaya.

          • Gizem Defne Kılıç

            Hope you get there. Greetings from Santos

            • Patrick D. May

              Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Cardiff

              • Bola Blessing Ekwueme

                Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Love from Madrid.

                • Chao Xiang Yu

                  sending good thoughts, Rokhaya. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                  • Muhammad Haris Cahyono

                    You're not alone, Rokhaya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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