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Keep a roof over Tammy's head in New York

A car accident left Tammy short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Tammy M. Chambers
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New York
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050. 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 have two young 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 $3,050 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,950 • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • First month of rent as a buffer: $640 Every share and every dollar helps. - Tammy
due date
2026-09-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Tammy

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 93% funded and I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($997 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($648 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Mateo P. Urbina 🇲🇽 · $500
  • Michael Segun Chukwu 🇳🇬 · $200
  • Divya T. Pillai 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Tammy all day after reading this. - Lucknow”

  • Indah Tika Hutapea 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Manisha J. Chopra 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - St. Louis”

  • Corinne Margaux Marchal 🇫🇷 · $100
  • Nargis Sultana Alam 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Pavel Mizanur Molla 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Harold T. Rose 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Nikos Stavros Stavrou 🇬🇷 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Thessaloniki”

  • Nebiyu Haile Negash 🇪🇹 · $100

    “Thought of Tammy all day after reading this. - Bahir Dar”

  • Chanchai Kittisak Charoenpol 🇹🇭 · $75

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the September deadline works out. - Bang Khen”

  • Cesar M. Torres 🇵🇭 · $73
  • Vasanthi N. Rathnam 🇮🇳 · $69
  • Walker P. Mendoza 🇬🇧 · $66.50
  • Rani K. Garg 🇮🇳 · $66
  • Nasrin Runa Ahmed 🇮🇳 · $59.50
  • Roman Hanna Belay 🇪🇹 · $58
  • Rebecca G. Jimenez 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Ifeoma Nkechi Jimoh 🇳🇬 · $50

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  • Isaiah Valdez

    Hope you get there. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless

    • Christian K. Velasco

      Hang in there, Tammy. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning. Thinking of New York.

      • Grace Abena Larbi

        Take care. Hope this works out for you. After 21 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Kisumu.

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