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Madeline received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Madeline needs $4,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Savannah.

🇺🇸 Savannah, Georgia, United States3,838 views
Madeline H. Woods
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Savannah
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,550. 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've 4 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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,550 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,050 • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $160 • First month of rent as a buffer: $990 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Madeline

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,398 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,387 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $767 raised so far (17%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Weston R. Thornton 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Kunle Eze 🇳🇬 · $200
  • Anitha M. Kurup 🇮🇳 · $129

    “Blessings. Hope the October deadline works out. - Nizamabad”

  • Tae-hoon Do-yoon Bae 🇰🇷 · $100
  • Juan E. Pineda 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Stay strong. Thought of Madeline all day after reading this. - Joliet”

  • Lukman Irfan Pratama 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Víctor W. Contreras 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Keith J. Prescott 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Shrijana Mina Rana 🇳🇵 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Hope the October deadline works out. - Pokhara”

  • Shima Dola Ahmed 🇧🇩 · $100

    “Thought of Madeline all day after reading this. - Khulna”

  • Amber Woods 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Kiran Krishna Pun 🇳🇵 · $75
  • Mi-young Yun-seo Jung 🇺🇸 · $71

    “Thought of Madeline all day after reading this. - Jacksonville”

  • Emil Berg 🇸🇪 · $65
  • Pablo C. Gómez 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $50
  • Caio Fernando Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. My colleague told me about this one. - Feira de Santana”

  • Sipho F Naidoo 🇿🇦 · $50
  • Daniel Henry Addo 🇬🇭 · $50
  • Nomsa N. Petersen 🇿🇦 · $50

    “Praying for you. My colleague told me about this one. - Johannesburg”

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  • Amber S. Baker

    You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Nairobi!

    • Isabelle Carroll

      best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

      • Easton Howell

        Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Lagos so I could bring a meal.

        • Maverick N. Perez

          Wishing you the best, Madeline. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care

          • Mousumi Moumita Sikder

            I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Savannah

            • Akoth Wangari Hamisi

              wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Howrah!

              • Isabel T. IbáñezID verified

                So sorry you're going through this, Madeline. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Mecca.

                • Mpho F. Jones

                  Praying for you, Madeline. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update

                  • Dan Zhao

                    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Kumasi.

                    • Thiago Márcio Figueiredo

                      Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                      • Clinton J. CeleAddress verifiedID verified

                        Thinking of you, Madeline. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Paris

                        • Hlengiwe NaickerPhoto verified

                          Best of luck, Madeline. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from San Diego

                          • Raquel Rosângela BritoPhoto verified

                            Take care, Madeline. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

                            • Giulia Bianca Testa

                              Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                              • Venkat W. Krishnamurthy

                                Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Aurora

                                $3,028 raised of $4,550

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