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Keep a roof over Victor's head in Dar es Salaam
After the closure of the factory, Victor is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $300
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $50
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Victor
- due date
- 2026-09-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you the best, Victor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dar es Salaam
Thank you. If you're in Dar es Salaam I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Dar es Salaam
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Seattle this morning. Blessings.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 15 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out
Hope it all works out, Victor. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.