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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sadia's family in Lahore

A sudden layoff left Sadia short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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Sadia Hina Rana
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Lahore
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 $450 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $280 • Late fees and court costs: $20 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $120 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2024-08-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sadia

  1. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($130). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $130 raised so far (29%). I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Sadia

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

Donations

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  • Sarah Kraus 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Craig P. Reid 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Aisha Fatuma Ochieng 🇹🇿 · $22

    “Hope this helps. Only $22 but hope it helps. - Kinondoni”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Sadia all day after reading this.”

  • Sérgio Jorge Tavares 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Saw your post and had to give. - Londrina”

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3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Kalyani A. Swamy🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Fernando Raimundo Farias🇧🇷Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Made a real difference

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Todd R. Reyes🇺🇸Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Elsa Bunga Yuliani

    Hope it all works out, Sadia. This could happen to any of us. Love from Naples

    • Delilah S. GainesID verified

      Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from São Paulo

      • Vikas L. Dubey

        Rooting for you, Sadia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 29 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

        $177 raised of $450

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