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Keep a roof over Wesley's head in Memphis
After a divorce, Wesley is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,450.
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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,450 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $350
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,100
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,000
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Wesley
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Wesley
Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($467). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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“Best of luck. I'm in Bandung, thinking of you.”
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Keep going, Wesley. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Any update on how things are going in Memphis?
Hope things get better soon, Wesley. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Praying for you, Wesley. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Memphis.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about utilities in arrears, advice is welcome too. Good question.
Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Heliopolis this morning
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Kharkiv this morning.
So sorry you're going through this, Wesley. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wesley.
You're not alone, Wesley. This could happen to any of us.
Thanks for sharing this, Wesley. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Gwagwalada.
Keep going, Wesley. Hope this works out for you. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope it all works out, Wesley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thinking of you and your family, Wesley. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal. God bless
Hang in there, Wesley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
You're not alone, Wesley. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Good luck. Shared this with my family. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Reading.
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Memphis.