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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Ife's family in Bonny
The loss of a second income left Ife short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter 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 July, 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.
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 $400 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $15
• Rent arrears (2 months): $350
• Utilities in arrears: $35
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Ife
- due date
- 2025-05-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ife
Update from Bonny: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $45 raised so far (11%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Ife
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“Thought of Ife all day after reading this. - Bacolod”
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“Thought of Ife all day after reading this. - Poitiers”
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Best of luck, Ife. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Ife. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Ife. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Bacolod this morning. Thinking of Bonny.
You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Bonny
thanks for sharing this, Ife. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Praying for you, Ife. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Lexington.
Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Noida.
Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Vadodara
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to St. Petersburg so I could bring a meal.