Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Yamini's family in Mumbai

After a sudden layoff at the call centre, Yamini fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $450. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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. Yamini has started working extra hours at a market stall, 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 $450 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $20 • Rent arrears (4 months): $320 • First month of rent as a buffer: $110 With deep gratitude, Krishna