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Keep a roof over Sarah's head in Tampa
A divorce left Sarah short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,900.
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 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 $1,900 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,550
• Late fees and court costs: $140
• Utilities in arrears: $210
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-12-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Sara Lemlem Kahsay 🇪🇹 · $71
“Happy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bahir Dar”
- Doris Morgan 🇬🇧 · $10
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- Rafael E. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $10
“Hope it all works out. Hope the October deadline works out. - Quezon City”
- Anthony Singleton 🇬🇧 · $15
“Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Edinburgh”
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“Wish I could do more. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Kingston”
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“Wishing you the best. I'm in Tucson, thinking of you.”
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“Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Asaba”
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“Get well soon. - Jerusalem”
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“Hope it all works out. I'm in Bogotá, thinking of you. - Bogotá”
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Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Tampa
Best of luck, Sarah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Tampa.
Sending love, Sarah. Hope you get there. After 18 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Dhaka
best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. All the best.
Best of luck, Sarah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.