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

A delayed insurance payout left Patience short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇬🇭 Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana1,145 views
Patience Sarah Abdul
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Tema
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500. 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 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 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 $500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $260 • Late fees and court costs: $25 • Utilities in arrears: $50 • First month of rent as a buffer: $165 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Patience

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($369 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $125 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($192). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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RecentTop gifts
  • Grace Portia Armah 🇬🇭 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Leah Silva 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Shirin Runa Karim 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Thought of Patience all day after reading this. - Aurangabad”

  • Danielle B. Butler 🇺🇸 · $49
  • Gabriella L. Carr 🇺🇸 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Patience all day after reading this.”

  • Sudha P. Chowdary 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Tiago Tiago Freitas 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Johanna Laura Hoffmann 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Elżbieta Joanna Wróblewski 🇵🇱 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. Gave what I could this week. - Poznań”

  • Malin Lundqvist 🇸🇪 · $63.50

    “Thinking of you. Only $64 but hope it helps. - Gothenburg”

  • Brielle M. Jones 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Good luck. Hope the November deadline works out. - Arlington”

  • Oluwaseun Sade Fashola 🇳🇬 · $53
  • Logan Sims 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Jin-woo Jun-seo Do 🇰🇷 · $24
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $43
  • Praveen F. Namboothiri 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Derek Larson 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Liliana M. Martínez 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Humaira Nimra Rana 🇵🇰 · $5

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  • Anan Kittisak Wongsawat

    hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Tema.

    • Carlo R. Ocampo

      Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Ballarat.

      • Henry NwankwoQuestion

        How is Patience doing now?

        • Víctor Estrada

          Wishing you the best, Patience. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mumbai

          • Eunice LarbiQuestion

            is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Patience.

            • Patience Sarah AbdulOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (3 months) is the biggest at $260. Fair thing to want to know.

          • Ebuka Nonso Adeyemi

            Thanks for sharing this, Patience. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

            • Amna Sana ButtPhoto verified

              Hope things get better soon, Patience. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

              • Sabbir Tareq Jahan

                Hope it all works out, Patience. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless

                • Jose J. RiveraAddress verified

                  Thanks for sharing this, Patience. I hope things turn around soon.

                  • Joyce C. Legaspi

                    sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Tema.

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