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Melanie received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A sudden layoff left Melanie short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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 $3,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,100
• First month of rent as a buffer: $860
• Late fees and court costs: $290
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Melanie
- due date
- 2025-12-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Melanie
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
- Liên Loan Trinh 🇻🇳 · $14
“From my family to yours. Small amount but sent with love. - Nha Trang”
- Monica Vasile 🇷🇴 · $5
- Bongani D. Nkosi 🇿🇦 · $10
“Be well. - Durban”
- Andreas Jürgen Kühn 🇩🇪 · $75
“Thinking of you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Munich”
- Gizem Erdoğan 🇹🇷 · $250
- Rudi Agus Sihombing 🇮🇩 · $20
“Stay strong. Thought of Melanie all day after reading this.”
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sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Love from Montpellier
Sending love, Melanie. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Fresno
Hang in there, Melanie. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Siliguri
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from El Paso
Sending strength, Melanie. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Howrah
Keep going, Melanie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Fresno
Hang in there, Melanie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Hannover