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Keep a roof over Sarah's head in Augsburg
A cut in working hours left Sarah short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the restaurant closed in January, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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 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 $900 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $610
• Late fees and court costs: $110
• Utilities in arrears: $180
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-04-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Baptiste Julien Fabre 🇫🇷 · $10
“Keep your head up. Hope the April deadline works out. - Bordeaux”
- Josephine Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $200
- Hideo Yamamoto 🇯🇵 · $5
“Only $5 but hope it helps. - Sakai”
- Anonymous 🇱🇰 · $62.50
- Sabina Rana 🇳🇵 · $10
- Iqra Sana Mughal 🇵🇰 · $109
“Thinking of you. My mother told me about this one. - Lahore”
- Malak Hiba Kassem 🇪🇬 · $50
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Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Augsburg.
Hope things get better soon, Sarah. I hope things turn around soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
So sorry you're going through this, Sarah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Augsburg
Good luck, Sarah. Shared this with my family.
Sending strength, Sarah. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Augsburg.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sarah!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. first month of rent as a buffer comes first ($610) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
hang in there, Sarah. This could happen to any of us. All the best
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Hanoi
rooting for you, Sarah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Wishing you the best, Sarah. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Buenos Aires donated after I showed her your page.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.