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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Mackenzie's family in Sheffield
A termination letter arrived last week. Mackenzie needs $3,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Sheffield.
🇬🇧 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom1,663 views
Following a long illness in the family, Mackenzie fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,550.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, the family must leave.
There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Mackenzie has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $3,550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,450
• Late fees and court costs: $340
• Utilities in arrears: $190
• First month of rent as a buffer: $570
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-03-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care, Cora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Sheffield
Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Sheffield
Keep going, Cora. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Sheffield.
Shared this with my family. Take care!
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Sheffield.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mackenzie
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (3 months), $2,450. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Good luck, Cora. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
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. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 23 people at work. Greetings from Bandung
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings!
good luck. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Sheffield.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Bengaluru.
Thanks for sharing this, Cora. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Jakarta.
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you the best, Cora. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings!
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. After 28 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything
stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Love from Embakasi.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. God bless.
Hang in there, Cora. Hope you get there. All the best.
you're not alone, Cora. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Best of luck, Cora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Sending love, Cora. Looking forward to the next update. After 9 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.