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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Elise's family in Lille

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Elise needs $3,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lille.

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Manon Solène Thomas
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Lille
When the textile factory closed in September, Elise fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,750. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Elise has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $3,750 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $140 • First month of rent as a buffer: $790 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,820 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2025-11-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Manon

  1. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($1,096). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($524 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $314 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Fadi Waleed Nassar 🇸🇦 · $40

    “Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Medina”

  • Mercy Queen Falana 🇳🇬 · $25

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

  • Júlia Priscila Araújo 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Bhavna P. Bhatt 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Stanislav Petrenko 🇷🇺 · $250

    “All the best. My mother told me about this one. - Novosibirsk”

  • Kylie W. Scott 🇺🇸 · $32

    “Keep your head up. Only $32 but hope it helps. - Akron”

  • Shreya P. Karandikar 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Thought of Elise all day after reading this. - Kota”

  • Hetal T. Patel 🇮🇳 · $25
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  • Milena Anna Stepanov 🇷🇺 · $50
  • Chloe J. Rogers 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - San Jose”

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