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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Katerina's family in Heraklion

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Katerina needs $1,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Heraklion.

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Katerina Pappas
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Heraklion
When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,750. 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've 4 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $1,750 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,350 • Late fees and court costs: $150 • First month of rent as a buffer: $250 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Katerina
due date
2025-07-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Katerina

  1. Thank you all. We're at 65% now ($1,130). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. We're at 49% thanks to 11 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “You got this. Hope the July deadline works out. - Warsaw”

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    “Be well. From Gazipur with love.”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Katerina all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Katerina all day after reading this.”

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  • Karin M. Mazibuko

    Sending good thoughts, Katerina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

    • Serge SanchezQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Katerina.

      • Katerina PappasOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (5 months) comes first ($1,350) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Emmanuel S. Aquino

      sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

      • Aditya SiregarQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Heraklion.

        • Katerina PappasOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in Heraklion I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

      • Aparecida Luana Peixoto

        A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier

        • Rattapon Thanawat Kongkaew

          So sorry you're going through this, Katerina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Rawalpindi

          • Pradeep E. SethiQuestion

            How is Katerina doing now?

            • Anthony M. Matthews

              sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

              • Adriana R. Delgado

                Best of luck, Katerina. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Ubud.

                • Tayyaba Kausar Hashmi

                  stay strong. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                  • Princess P. Flores

                    Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Mardan

                    • Maryam Fatima SandhuAddress verified

                      Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Thiruvananthapuram so I could bring a meal. Love from Setagaya.

                      • Jessica Köhler

                        Hang in there, Katerina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

                        • Lucas N. GutierrezPhoto verified

                          Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.

                          • Mousumi Bithi Barua

                            hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                            • Hamza Ali Hamid

                              Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                              • Suren N. Mokoena

                                you're not alone, Katerina. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

                                • Danica P. Quizon

                                  it takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

                                  • Diệp Như Vuong

                                    So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                                    • Ryan T. Richards

                                      Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Ikeja.

                                      • Ritu N. Kushwaha

                                        Rooting for you, Katerina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

                                        • Karin De Haan

                                          looking forward to the next update. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                                          • Sapana Gita Magar

                                            You're not alone, Katerina. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Heraklion.

                                            • Noah E. Prescott

                                              good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Heraklion!

                                              • Khadija Jumoke Williams

                                                Thanks for sharing this, Katerina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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